The term Akshaya Tritiya is also referred to as Akha Teej. It is one of the most favorable festivals in Jain and Hindu religions. Observe the festival on the third day of the Vaishakha month’s second fortnight (Shukla Paksha), which falls on Wednesday, April 30th, in 2025. The term Akshaya is interpreted as eternal or everlasting; therefore, it’s believed the day brings many successes and favorable goodwill. Akshaya Tritiya celebrates new beginnings, investments, and religious activities of all manners.
Akshaya Tritiya 2025 Date and Time
- Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Puja Muhurat: 05:41 AM to 12:18 PM
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: April 29, 2025, at 05:31 PM
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: April 30, 2025, at 02:12 PM
Why Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
Believers think it is good to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya due to the wide range of advantages that it brings. Any kind of investment made on this day could yield unending success and fortune. Many charitable acts, such as purchasing gold, performing spiritual rituals, and starting new businesses, mark this day. In Hindu mythology, it also commemorates the observation of Treta Yuga, fostering a celebration of diversity.
Akshaya Tritiya Story
Akshaya Tritiya is said to be associated with many mythological tales:
The Legend of Lord Krishna and Sudama: One of these stories tells us of Sudama, who was a childhood friend of Lord Krishna. Akshaya Tritiya came, and one day Sudama, a Brahmin living in abject poverty, came for a visit with a small offering for Krishna of poha, which he had beaten himself. To Krishna, Sudama’s selfless devotion was blinding, and his riches after life proved this, as he gave him unfathomable wealth.
Parshurama Jayanti: This day is also believed to be the date when Allah Veer Parshuram was born. He was the 6th incarnation of ‘God Vishnu.’ On this day, people worship him with unlimited reverence and regard him as the embodiment of virtue and valor.
Draupadi and Akshaya Patra: In the epic Mahabharata, during the time of the Pandavas’ vanvaas, Lord Krishna had blessed Draupathi with a magic bowl called an Akshaya Patra that would ensure that food would always be there in it. Hence the Pandavas were never hungry, and Draupathi was blessed by Krishna, who ensured that the handmaidens would never starve.
Descent of Ganga: The most auspicious times to dip in the Ganges River are on this day because it is believed that Goddess Ganga comes down to earth on this day.
Which God is Worshipped on Akshaya Tritiya?
On Akshaya Tritiya, the Hindu devotees principally worship Lord Vishnu together with Goddess Lakshmi and God Kubera (the wealth god). The followers of the religion offer special worship services, recite Vishnu Sahasranama, and do other rituals requesting divine intervention for success and rich blessings.
The importance of Akshaya Tritiya
- Both Spiritual and Material Respect: It is claimed that any step, whether religious or earthly, endeavors on this day guarantees everlasting and bountiful results.
- Symbol of Unending Wealth: Buying gold on this day is considered favorable as it represents unending wealth and prosperity.
- Best Chance to Start New Projects: Believers feel buying business, land, and making major decisions on this day will bring them good luck.
- Kindness Works: Donating food, clothes, and other necessities will increase an individual’s spiritual merit and earn divine favors.
- Marriage and Other Ceremonies: Akshaya Tritiya is known to be an auspicious day for weddings. This is because it helps guarantee everlasting relationships.
Bengali Akshaya Tritiya Celebrations
Akshaya Tritiya holds enormous importance for the business class as well as the agricultural community in Bengal. Before traders commence any new business activities or deal financially, they bow to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Farmers also play a significant role, receiving permission to start sowing seeds that they anticipate will yield crops. Jewelers in Bengal frequently unveil fresh collections, and many people choose to buy gold and silver during this time.
How to Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya at Home
- Preliminary Commencement Rituals: Before everything starts, take a holy bath and cleanse the home and puja place.
- Puja Preparations: Arrange the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Kubera on the altar.
- Offerings: Provide Akshat (unbroken rice), sandalwood, and flowers. Perform Abhishekham with milk, honey, and water.
- Chanting Mantras: For divine blessings, recite Vishnu Sahasranama and Lakshmi Mantras.
- Charity: The client should supply food, clothing, or other essential commodities to the disadvantaged.
- Gold and Wealth: Purchase gold or any prized possessions as a marker of widening affluence.
- Fasting: Some worshippers refrain from eating or drinking until they offer their prayers.
Akshaya Tritiya is a day associated with everlasting success, divine gifts, and fresh starts. It is a period to work toward spiritual development as well as engage in philanthropy and build wealth. Be it through gold offerings, charitable gifts, or prayers, this day is of extreme importance for all. Note down April 30, 2025, as a date that ushers good luck and elevation of the soul!
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