Akshaya Tritiya is considered a very sacred and auspicious festival mainly celebrated by Hindus. People believe that the day of Akshaya Tritiya will bring good luck, and if you do well on this day, the gods will bless you.
On this day, devotees chant, perform yagnas, and also do charity. According to the Hindu faith, everything you do will return to you on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
The festival is celebrated on the third lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishhakha month. The dates of the festival will vary and are set according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, usually in April or May each year.
Akshaya Tritiya will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2020 this year. Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a very sacred festival for the Hindu and Jains community.
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This day is also considered the birthday of the goddess of food and prosperity, Maa Annapurna. It is believed that people who marry on the day of Akshaya Tritiya have an amazing love life. Moreover, starting all the important work on this day is also considered auspicious.
Here are 5 things you should not do on this auspicious festival:
- It is not advisable to pluck basil leaves without bathing on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. It is said that Maa Tulsi cherishes Lord Vishnu very much.
- Don’t think evil for anyone
- When worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Akshaya Tritiya, special attention should be paid to cleanliness and purity. Clean the place of worship before Akshaya Tritiya. Wear clean clothes.
- In some areas, Akshaya Tritiya does not hold Upanayana (also known as janeu or holy string ceremony) rites because it is not wise to do so. On this day, one shouldn’t wear new janeu for the first time.
- In some places, Akshaya Tritiya ’s day trip is also considered unlucky
Although the day is considered very lucky to buy a new house, it is said that people should not start any form of construction work. However, the most important thing is to do it in good faith no matter what you do.
