What is Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)?
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hinduism and Jainism. It brings everlasting prosperity, success, and divine blessings in your life. The word Akshaya in Sanskrit means “eternal” or “never diminishing,” while Tritiya refers to the third lunar day of the Vaishakha month (April–May). It also refers to everlasting prosperity and auspiciousness. It is also known as Akha Teej in some regions.
On this sacred day, any good deed, investment, or spiritual activity brings everlasting results. This makes Akshaya Tritiya a powerful time to begin something new. This auspicious festival is important in Hindu as well as Jain religion.
Religious Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
‘Akha Teej’ carries numerous religious legends explaining the reason of prosperity & auspiciousness.
- Birth of Lord Parashurama: Akshaya Tritiya marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This day is also observed as Parashurama Jayanti in many regions.
- Beginning of The Mahabharata: It is said that Lord Ganesha began writing the Mahabharata as dictated by Sage Ved Vyasa on Akshay Tritiya. This marks the origin of the great Indian epic.
- Krishna-Sudama Reunion: The tale of Sudama visiting Lord Krishna on this day shows how humility and devotion lead to abundance. Lord Krishna blessed Sudama with wealth for his pure heart. So, this day marks the starting of prosperity.
- Descent of River Ganga (Gangavtaran): According to our Hindu scriptures, the holy river Ganga descended on Earth on this auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. Hence, bathing in holy rivers and offering water rituals are purify your mind, body, & soul. It also removes your sins.
- Jain Traditions: For Jains, Akshay Tritiya is the day when Lord Rishabhdev (Adinath), the first Tirthankara, ended his year-long fast by consuming sugarcane juice, symbolizing spiritual rebirth.
Akshay Tritiya Rituals and Celebrations
Every festival is all about celebrations and practicing traditional rituals. Here are the popular ways of learn how to celebrate this auspicious festival:
- Charity & Donation: The most important charity is that you can offer food, clothes, and money to needy people. Charity on Akshay Tritiya brings endless blessings, prosperity in your life. It also clears your karmic debt.
- Purchasing Gold on Akshay Tritiya: Purchasing gold on Akshay Tritiya is a major tradition. Gold symbolizes wealth, luck, and divine energy. Buying gold jewelry or coins is the way to increase your fortune.
- Starting new ventures on Akshaya Tritiya: This day is auspicious to start any new venture – ‘business’ or ‘investment’. According to the Hindu traditions, this day ultimately fosters growth. Be it a business, investment, home, or relationship, Akshay Tritiya is the perfect time to take a leap of faith. It is considered free from malefic planetary influences, requiring no muhurat.
- Visiting Temples on Akshaya Tritiya: As a part of the celebration, devotees visit Vishnu and Lakshmi temples to seek blessings. Devotees perform Special offerings like Akshat (turmeric-coated rice) to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees pray and perform rituals by honoring Lord Vishnu and Devi Lakshmi as they represent wealth and prosperity.
- Celebrating festival at home: People celebrate Akshay Tritiya by preparing sweet delicacies at home. For example, Samosas, Puran Poli, Kheer, Coconut Ladoo etc. You can celebrate this festival with your family members to strengthen your family bonding.
- Auspicious day for Wedding or Engagements: It is a highly favorable day for marriages. Couples marrying on Akshay Tritiya are truly blessed with lifelong love and harmony. However, Match making is essential for any wedding in Hindu religion. You must contact an expert astrologer to ensure if your marriage would be successful as per your planets.
Importance of Akshay Tritiya in Astrology
Astrologically, Akshay Tritiya is the best Sarvaarth Siddhi Yog in Astrology (also called Sade-Teen Muhurat) — the rarest and most powerful days when planetary energies are aligned perfectly. If you start any new task, business, relationship etc., you will be successful. It will bring never ending rewards for you that will be free from planetary doshas or malefic effects.
Why Akshay Tritiya matters today?
In today’s fast-paced world, Akshay Tritiya is not just a tradition but about connecting with abundance, prosperity, and divinity. Whether you’re investing, starting a new journey, or seeking spiritual cleansing, Akshay Tritiya is the perfect day to achieve successful results. We would recommend you to consult with an Astrologer to reap out the maximum results from your planets. You can find solutions to your life problems.