Mad rush on buying gold has already started. And the reason
is obvious. Akshaya Tritiya is knocking at the door. It is one of the
auspicious days in the Hindu calendar and it is usually believed that any
activity initiated on Akshaya Tritiya will bring one thousand folds prosperity
than it may produce on any other day. Whether it is buying a property or
starting any new venture, this day is the best day to start up. The word Akshaya
means eternal or that does not diminish at all and therefore, people believe
that the wealth accumulated on this special day does not diminish at all. Especially,
gold ornaments as well as coins are purchased since they largely signify purest
kind of wealth. To keep alive the enthusiasm, many retail stores and online
portals offer lucrative discounts for the buyers.
Sun and Moon At Brightest!
It is held on the third day after new moon day in Vaishakh
when both sun and moon are at the brightest. Such phenomenon happens only one
time every year. That’s not the only
reason why this day is considered to be the most auspicious one. Here are a few
popular myths associated with Akshaya Trititya that make this day highly
revered by the Hindus in India.
Writing of Mahabharata!
It marks the beginning of Satya Yug, the first era of four
important eras in Hindu calendar. According to Hindu mythology, the sage Vyas
along with Lord Ganesha began writing the epic of Mahabharata. It is also
believed that Mother Ganges too descended on Earth on Akshaya Tritiya.
Parasurama’s birthday
Also called Akha Teej, this auspicious day is the birth day
of Parasurama, the 6th incarnation of Vishnu. On this auspicious
day, people worship Lord Ganesha as well as Goddess Lakshmi, perform special
rituals, take bathe in sacred rivers and participate in charitable programs.
Sudama legend
The legend of Lord Krishna and his poor friend Sudama too is
popular. As the story goes, the poor Sudama went to Lord Krishna to seek
financial help. And as goft, he only could manage to bring a little bit of
beaten rice and nothing else. However Lord Krishna relished eating this meagre
meal that Sudama bought for him. And sudama was so overwhelmed by cordiality
shown by Krishnan that he felt ashamed to seek money from his friend Krishan
and went back to his home. Huowever, to his utter surpise, he found that his
hut was changed into a palace with all the expensive attire and jewelleries all
around. Sudama realised it was nothing but a boon offered by Lord Krishna.
Therefore, Akshaya Tritiya is associated with material benefit as well as
wealth acquisition.
Akshaya Patra!
There is another legend associated with Akshaya Tritiya.
While Panadavas lived in exile, Lord Krishna gifted Akshaya Patra, a magic bowl
that would not get empty as well as produce unlimited food.
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