Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most sacred and prosperous days in the Hindu calendar. The word “Akshaya” means “eternal” or “never diminishing,” and Tritiya means the third lunar day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha (April-May). It is believed that any good deed, investment, or worship done on this day brings everlasting success and prosperity.

🕉️ Spiritual Significance

  • Akshaya Tritiya marks the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
  • It is considered highly auspicious for starting new ventures, buying gold, or performing sacred rituals.
  • The day is associated with blessings of wealth, longevity, and good fortune.
  • Any donations, charity, or worship performed on this day is said to multiply infinitely.

📅 When is Akshaya Tritiya Celebrated?

  • Celebrated annually on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha month.
  • Usually falls in April or May.

🙏 Akshaya Tritiya Puja Vidhi (Worship Procedure)

🛕 1. Preparation

  • Clean the puja place and decorate with flowers and rangoli.
  • Set up an altar with idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha.

🪔 2. Puja Samagri (Items Needed)

  • Idols or images of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha
  • Flowers (especially yellow and red)
  • Incense sticks, diya (oil lamp), camphor
  • Kumkum, turmeric, rice grains
  • Fruits, sweets, coconut, betel leaves
  • Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar)
  • Gold or silver coins (symbolic or actual)

🌺 3. Worship Rituals

  • Begin with Ganesh Puja for obstacle removal.
  • Perform Kalash Sthapana (installation of sacred pot) invoking divine presence.
  • Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Lakshmi Stotra to invoke blessings.
  • Offer flowers, fruits, sweets, and coconut to the deities.
  • Light incense, diya, and perform aarti.
  • Chant mantras like:

“Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseedha Praseedha, Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namaha”

  • Conclude by donating food, clothes, or money to the needy.

🌟 Benefits of Akshaya Tritiya Puja

  • Brings everlasting prosperity, wealth, and success.
  • Removes obstacles and invites divine blessings.
  • Enhances spiritual growth and positive energy.
  • Ideal for new beginnings, investments, and charitable acts.

🎉 Cultural Practices

  • Buying gold and precious metals on this day is considered highly auspicious.
  • People begin new business ventures or real estate purchases.
  • Special feasts and community prayers are organized.
  • Charity and feeding the poor are emphasized.