Akshaya Tritiya, or Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious day which falls on the third day after Amavasya (no moon) in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. Akshaya Tritiya 2023 date is April 22. Akshaya Tritiya meaning is that which never diminishes and Tritiya refers to the third day of the waxing phase of moon in Vaishakh month (April - May). The main benefit of Akshaya Tritiya is that whatever you donate or buy on the day will increase manifold. Importance of Akshaya Tritiya As per Hindu astrology and almanac, each second on the Akshaya Tritiya day is auspicious and this is the importance of the day. It is said that there is no need to look for a ‘muhurat’ on the day. The word Akshaya means ‘that which never diminishes’ and the day is ideal for beginning new ventures as it is believed that all investments on this day appreciate. In a traditional Hindu lunar calendar, Akshay Tritiya is observed on the third day of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Vaishakh Month. It is be

A collection of subjective affirmations of five elements based on Hinduism. The collection is taken from Prabuddha Bharata January 2010 issue page number 21. Looking deeply at my body and mind, and seeing in them the presence of the first element, space, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I feel free.’ Nothing can bind or set limits on space. When I respect space, it fills me with the idea of freedom. Looking deeply at my body and mind, and seeing in them the presence of the second element, air, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I am one with life.’ Air is a visible manifestation of Prana, which sustains all life. When I respect air, it fills me with gratitude that I am alive. Looking deeply at my body and mind, and seeing in them the presence of the third element, fire, I realize its sanctity and make the affirmation: ‘I am one with consciousness.’ Without consciousness, even light cannot be seen. When I respect light, it fills me with the light of

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 30 April 2022 – It is Amavasya Tithi or the no moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 12:33 AM on April 30. Then onward it is Amavasya Tithi or the no moon day till 1:05 AM on May 1. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on April 30, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 7:44 PM on April 30. Then onward it is Bharani nakshatra till 9:16 PM on May 1. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Ashwini or Aswathy nakshatra till 8:13 PM on April 30. Then onward it is Bharani nakshatra till 10:11 PM on May 1.   Ras