Akshaya Tritiya

 

                              

 

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Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya, variously spelt as Akshya Thiritiya, Akshaya Trutheeya,Akshaya Tritiiya and also called Akshaya Trithi,falling
on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Vaisakha of
the traditional Hindu calendar, is one of the four most auspicious days
of the year for Hindus. The word Akshaya, a Sanskrit word, literally means one that never diminishes,
and the day is believed to bring good luck and success. It is widely
celebrated in all parts of India by different sections of the society
irrespective of their religious faith and social grouping. The day is
particularly considered auspicious for buying long term assets like
gold and silver, including ornaments made of the same; diamond and
other precious stones; and the real estate. The legend states that any
venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya shall
continue to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, it is normal to see many
of the new ventures, like starting a business, ground breaking for
construction etc on the Akshaya Tritiya Day.

With
the mass media and marketing, this day has been taken over by
marketeers to promote sales and bookings for Gold jewellery, houses,
consumer electronics.

The
day is also traditionally celebrated as the birth day of the Hindu sage
Parashurama, the sixth avatar (incarnation) of the God Vishnu.

Mythology

According
to Hindu mythology, on this day the Treta Yuga began; and the Ganges
River, the most holy and sacred river of India, descended to the earth
from the heaven.

Akshaya Tritiya this year falls on 6th Friday, the May 2011..

Akshaya
Tritiya is traditionally observed as the birthday of Parusurama, the
sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Puranas spoke about how he reclaimed
the land from the sea. The Sun and Moon are astrologically believed to
be at their most exalted equal brightness on this day. The brightness
is at its best at the west coast of India. Goa and Konkan regions, even
today, are referred to as Parusurama Kshetra. Akshaya Tritiya, the
third day of the bright-half of the lunar month of Vaisakha is
considered as one of the most sacred days of the year.

The
word, “Akshaya” means one that never diminishes. Hence, starting a new
activity or buying valuables on this day is considered to certainly
bring luck and success. The religious merit that is acquired by giving
gifts on this day becomes inexhaustible. Many buy new gold jewelry on
this day. Most Jewel stores stock in new jewelry models for this
occasion. “Lakshmi-inscribed” gold coins, diamond jewelery and golden
dollars with the pictures of many gods and goddesses.

The Golden Link

The
word”Akshaya” means imperishable or eternal - that which never
diminishes. Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are
considered to bring success or good fortune. Buying gold is a popular
activity on Akshaya Tritiya, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and
prosperity. Gold and gold jewelry bought and worn on this day signify
never diminishing good fortune. Indians celebrate weddings, begin new
business ventures, and even plan long journeys on this day.

The
day is generally observed by fasting and worship Lord Vasudeva with
rice grains. The day gains more importance when it falls on a Monday or
under Rohini Star. A dip in the Ganges on this day is considered to be
very auspicious.

Akshaya
Tritiya is also called Navanna Parvam. This day also happens to be
Parusurama Jayanti. Akshaya Tritiya falling on a Rohini star day is
considered more auspicious. Needless to say, this rare occasion comes
this year.

Lord
Kubera, considered to be the richest, is one amongst the
Astadikpalakas. Lakshmi Tantram says that this Lord will himself pray
to Goddess Lakshmi on this day.

Most
of us are already aware of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Out of
these, Artha plays an important role. Artha here means money. Even
decades passes by, the importance of Artha remains the same. Without
Artha, nothing can be achieved. Here Artha merely does not only mean
money but also includes honour, happiness etc.

The pujas we have to perform on Akshaya Tritiya are as under:

Kubera Lakshmi Puja

This puja has to be performed on this day only. The puja shouldcommence in the morning and end in the evening. From the next dayonwards, one has to perform the puja regularly for 108 times by reciting the moola mantra. A photo of Goddess Lakshmi Devi along withSudarsana Kubera Yantra could be used for the puja. Light with pureghee should be used. Also light dhoop sticks with Kumkum and turmericcan be
used. The moola
mantra for the
pujas is as follows:

“Kubera Twam Danadeesam Gruha Te Kamala Sithta Tam Devem Prehayasu Twam Madgruhe te Namo Namah.”