Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most
auspicious occasions in Hinduism. Falling on the third day of Shukla Paksha in
the month of Vaishakha, the festival is to fall on 28th of April
this year. This festival is one of the most eagerly awaited ones by the Hindus.
This is because this is one festival that is perfect for both buying and
donating!
Investing on Akshaya
Tritiya
The word ‘Akshaya’ itself means undiminishing, thus signifying
that any work done on this day brings promising results and prosperity. This is
why many people invest in new possessions on this day. They invest in gold, buy
a new car, or purchase a new home or office on this day. People believe that
buying these new assets on this promising day brings prosperity and success.
Donating on Akshaya
Tritiya
Along with these gains, this occasion is also believed to
abundantly bring to you what you give. This is why people consider this day one
of the best ones for doing charity. A variety of things are donated on this
day, each of which denotes a different significance.
·
Donating grains is believed to prevent one from
dying an ill-timed death.
·
Donating food to the hungry is believed to earn
lots of blessings.
·
Donating clothes is believed to increase one’s
life.
·
Donating shoes is believed to attain a place in
heaven.
·
Donating bedding is believed to bring in
happiness in life.
·
Donating umbrellas is believed to safeguard one
against various obstacles.
·
Donating water and betel nut to Brahmins is
believed to bring wealth.
·
Donating seven coconuts is believed to offer
salvation to ancestors.
·
Donating chandan
is believed to avoid fatal accidents in life.
·
Donating kumkum
is believed to increase the life of one’s husband.
·
Donating buttermilk is believed to increase
one’s intellect.
You may donate any and all of these things to achieve more
than materialistic gains, but you must remember that what you give today will
be returned in manifold only when you are not expecting it. This means that
whatever you do, you must do it with a pure heart, without any kind of greed or
lust.
Pujas performed on
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is one festival that is considered to be so
auspicious that you need no muhurat
to perform any kind of work on this day. Any deed performed on this day bears
profits and growth.
Also, a variety of Pujas are performed on this day to seek
multiplied blessings.
·
Gaja Puja – This is the ritual where an elephant
is worshipped to bring wealth, riches, and prosperity in life.
·
Ashwa Puja – This is the ritual where a horse is
worshipped in order to bring optimism and peace of mind.
·
Gau Puja – This ritual involves worshipping a
cow as she is considered the holiest animal in Hinduism.
·
Lakshmi Puja – This ritual involves worshipping
Goddess Lakshmi as she is the ‘giver of wealth’. Therefore, this Puja brings an
endless flow of wealth throughout the year.
·
Kuber Puja – This Puja shows reverence for Lord
Kuber who is believed to shower wealth on his devotees. Therefore, this Puja is
done to seek blessings of wealth, peace, prosperity, and happiness.
·
Griha Pravesh Puja – Many people plan to shift
into or buy a new home and perform the Griha Pravesh Puja on this day so that
the house is blessed with peace and happiness.
·
Engagement/Wedding – Lots of people believe that
starting a new relationship can be no more auspicious than on this day, which
is why they choose to get engaged or married by seeking the blessings of Lord
Ganesha.
For such Pujas and many other rituals to be performed in the
most appropriate way to seek the best kind of blessings from God, you need
professional and experienced Pandits like those at MakeMyPuja to help you
perform them. So, don’t hesitate to contact them at the earliest for any kind
of Puja you wish to perform at any time throughout the year.
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