Akshaya Tritiya' is a famous festival of Hindus. It is also
known as 'Akha Teej'. It falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha
month according to Hindu Calendar. It is celebrated across all over India.
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day of the birthday of Lord Parasurama.
Parasurama is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu
mythology, The word 'Akshaya' means infinite and 'Tritiya' means third.
Therefore the day is believed to bring good luck and success. On this day, people
conduct special Puja. Nowadays, this day is considered auspicious for starting
new ventures. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya buying gold is considered
auspicious. The commemorates of Akshaya Tritiya is linked to Lord
Krishna’s faith and friendship with Sudama. Devotees rise early on Akshaya
Tritiya to offer prayers to Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi, often engaging in
charitable acts by donating to the needy. Auspicious ceremonies like marriages,
engagements, or housewarmings are conducted on this day. It’s also considered
propitious to initiate new ventures or businesses.
