India is a land of diversities. People from various religious and cultural backgrounds have found a happy space in our country to co-exist and this is what adds some additional pinches of cultural vibrancy.
So, the fasts and festivals remain the very soul of cultures and religions they belong to. Festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, etc. are known to all and they need no special introduction, but apart from these major events, there are also some special days which are considered to be of great importance by their respective religious and cultural beliefs. Akshaya Tritiya happens to be one such festival followed by the Hindu religious community and culture.
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Akshaya Tritiya 2021: Date & Shubh Muhurat
Every year, the festival of Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Tritiya Tithi in Vaishakh month. During this period, the Sun and the Moon remain in an exalted state.
Akshaya Tritiya: May 14, 2021, i.e. Friday
Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat: 05:40:13 to 12:17:35
Duration: 6 Hour 37 Minute
Beginning of Tritiya Tithi: May 14, 2021, at 05:41 AM
End of Tritiya Tithi: May 15, 2021, at 08:01 AM
Akshay Tritiya Pujan Vidhi
- Wake up early in the morning on this day and wear yellow coloured clothes after doing so.
- Purify your household temple with Gangajal and decorate it with Tulsi(basil leaves), yellow flowers, and or a garland made of yellow coloured flowers.
- Light incense sticks, a lamp, sit on a yellow coloured seat and recite a Path which is closely associated with Lord Vishnu, such as Vishnu Sahastranam or Vishnu Chalisa, and then perform the Aarti of Vishnu Ji.
- If possible, make donations and feed meals to the poor in the name of Lord Vishnu. There is a special importance of making charity on this day.
Akshaya Tritiya : Associated Traditions
The tradition of purchasing gold on the day of Akshay Tritiya has been followed by people for a long time. It is also believed that following these particular traditions ensures the inflow of happiness and prosperity in one’s household. Apart from this, it is also believed that one should donate a particular amount of his or her income on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Additionally, there are many rituals, traditions, and also legends associated with this very day.
This particular festival is also celebrated as Parshuram Jayanti. Beliefs state that one of the nine incarnations of Lord Vishnu “Nar” or “Narayan” manifested himself on the day of Akshay Tritiya. Many people observe fasts, take dips in holy waters, and also make donations as there is great relevance to this particular tradition. Those who get involved in charity can lead a very prosperous life later on. It has also been said that the fast associated with Akshay Tritiya cannot be ripped of its virtues and it has great benefits to offer.
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How to Celebrate Akshay Tritiya Amidst Corona Pandemic
As we all know, it is quite an important tradition to buy Gold on the day of Akshay Tritiya. But, currently, our country is fighting a very tough battle against Corona lockdown has been imposed in several states. This means that only the essential items are available in the market. So, it will be a tough task for anyone to buy Gold in this time duration. So, the question arises, how can we celebrate Akshay Tritiya?
You do not have to worry as we have got you all covered. We will tell you how you can celebrate Akshay Tritiya without buying gold. This year, you can make donations as per your convenience, and this too will help you to attain prosperous results. It is believed that donations made with a devoted heart and good intentions will never go awry and help one to receive splendid outcomes. So, do not think much and get your essentials ready to start with the donations on this day.
Things Which Can be Donated on This Day
You can donate water vessels on this day. Since this is the onset of the summer season. Hence, you can donate utensils meant for storing water to the needy people and also the ones who are at the frontline and helping us with their services.
You can also offer your services to cows. You can feed them jaggery on this day and also sweetened bread/Roti.
Buy some barley and offer it to Lord Vishnu. For your information, you should also know that this year you can buy barley instead of gold because the donation of barley is considered as fruitful as the donation of gold.
If you wish, you can also donate food/grains on this day. There is no other donation more prosperous than offering food items.
It is said about Akshay Tritiya that whatever you think on this day becomes Akshay, that is, it never ceases to be and remains eternal.
Also, try to keep yourself engrossed in positive thoughts and ideas.
Apart from this, if you have a bad habit in your life that you have been wanting to quit for a long time, then make up your mind to let go of it on the day of Akshay Tritiya.
If there is any problem in someone’s life, try to look past it.
All of these will ensure the inflow of positive and prosperous results on the day of Akshay Tritiya.
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Akshay Tritiya : Legends and Myths
In the ancient times, there used to be a very benevolent person(Vaishya/a trader), who had immense belief in Gods and deities. But, he used to remain perennially perplexed and in despair. Taking pity upon him, one fine day a Brahmin suggested him to observe the fast of Akshaya Tritiya. He also stated the importance of taking a holy bath and making donations on this day. The Vaishya completed the procedures as per the directions of the Brahman. Consequently, his trade started to flourish after a few days and happiness found a place in his life.
Ever since then, he made it a regular tradition to observe the fast of Akshaya Tritiya and make donations on this day. In his next birth, the same person was born as the ruler of Kushavati. He used to be a very powerful ruler and the extent of his magnitude was such that even Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh turned their Incognito mode on so as to attend the Mahayagya(oblations) organized by the supreme ruler of Kushavati. But he was not blinded by his fortune and power, he kept worshipping the Gods regularly and this very King went on to become the great king Chandragupta in one of his later births.
Chanting the Mantra given below on the day of Akshaya Tritiya helps one to remove all kinds of problems from one’s life.
“oṃ bhāskarāya vigrahe mahātejāya dhīmahi, tanno sūrya: pracodayāt”
“ॐ भास्कराय विग्रहे महातेजाय धीमहि, तन्नो सूर्य: प्रचोदयात्”
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Remedies to Follow on the Day of Akshay Tritiya
If you are not able to track down your perfect wedding or Vivah Muhurat on account of some Doshas present in your Kundli, then the observation of Akshay Tritiya fast not only enables you to get married, but also makes your marital life a successful one. This is the reason why a multiple number of weddings are commemorated usually on this day in places like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Bengal and many others.
Apart from this, if you are unable to accomplish a particular task for a very long time and you are seeing the face of failure recurrently, then it is advised to observe the fast of Akshay Tritiya. The same should also be done if you are incurring losses in your business ventures and are unable to fulfill your desires.
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Additionally, if the finances do not remain stable in your house and prosperity doesn’t find a place among the family members and in your household, your children are walking in the wrong path and they are facing problems due to enemies, if your enemies are prevailing over you, then it is definitely suggested to observe this auspicious fast on the day of Akshay Tritiya. You would receive salvation from all kinds of problems once you observe this fast and make donations according to your abilities and wishes on this day.
Also note that, if you wish to buy any property, land, jewellery, a new house, then the day of Akshay Tritiya is considered to be quite auspicious for these particular tasks.
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