📜 Significance:
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most sacred and auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, symbolizing eternal prosperity and success. The word “Akshaya” means “never diminishing” or “inexhaustible.” It is believed that any venture started or donation made on this day multiplies manifold. In Maharashtra, this day is celebrated with great enthusiasm, and people perform poojas, start new businesses, invest in gold, and undertake important life events like marriages and housewarmings. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, invoking their blessings for continuous growth and good fortune.
🗓️ When It’s Performed:
- Celebrated annually on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha (April–May)
- Pooja is typically performed in the morning hours during Brahma Muhurat or early daylight
🛐 Who Can Perform:
- Individuals, families, businesspersons, and devotees of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
- Can be performed at homes, temples, or business establishments with the help of a Panditji
- Ideal for those starting new ventures, buying gold, or performing important ceremonies
📦 Puja Samagri (Items Required):
- Idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
- Kalash with water, mango leaves, and coconut
- Haldi, kumkum, chandan (sandalwood paste)
- Fresh flowers, especially marigold and lotus
- Diya (oil lamp), agarbatti (incense sticks), camphor
- Fruits, sweets, betel leaves, supari
- Gold coins or jewelry (symbolic)
- Panchamrit (milk, honey, ghee, curd, sugar)
- Rice, akshata (turmeric mixed rice)
🕯️ Main Rituals:
- Invocation of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with chanting of mantras and prayers
- Kalash sthapana (installation) and offering of haldi-kumkum and flowers
- Lighting of diya and incense sticks, followed by aarti
- Offering fruits, sweets, and symbolic gold to the deities
- Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama and Lakshmi stotra
- Seeking blessings for prosperity, success, and long-lasting good fortune
⏳ Duration:
Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
🎁 Benefits of Akshaya Tritiya Pooja:
- Brings eternal prosperity, success, and wealth
- Ensures growth and uninterrupted good fortune in new ventures
- Removes obstacles and negative energies
- Invokes blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for abundance
- Considered the most auspicious day to begin new projects or investments
