Mumbai: This year, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on Wednesday, 30 April. In Hinduism, Akshaya Tritiya holds immense religious importance. According to astrology, the word Akshaya means ‘that which never diminishes’. It symbolises something that is eternal and indestructible. Hence, this day is regarded as a Swayan Siddha Muhurat (self-manifested auspicious time) or an Abujh Muhurat (timeless auspicious time). It is widely believed that any good deeds performed on this day yield long-lasting positive results.
Akshaya Tritiya is considered especially auspicious for pleasing Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. To invite her blessings into your home, you can bring specific items and perform simple rituals. These practices are said to attract prosperity and happiness into the household. Let us explore the steps you can take to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into your home.
Chanting Mantras
To please Goddess Lakshmi, it is considered highly beneficial to chant the mantra:
“Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah”.
Chanting this mantra with devotion is believed to invoke her blessings for wealth and prosperity.
Maintaining Cleanliness
It is a common belief that Goddess Lakshmi resides in clean and tidy spaces. Therefore, regular and thorough cleaning of the home is essential to invite her presence.
Drawing a Swastika
Drawing a Swastika symbol with turmeric at the main entrance of the house is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that this invites positive energies and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi into the home.
Lighting a Lamp
Lighting an oil lamp at the main entrance during the evening brings positive energy into the home and is said to create an environment conducive to Goddess Lakshmi’s presence.
Keeping Gomti Chakras
On Akshaya Tritiya, tying 11 Gomti Chakras in a yellow cloth and placing them in the household safe or cash box is believed to enhance wealth and financial stability.
Essential Items to Bring Home Before Akshaya Tritiya
According to astrology, it is recommended to bring certain items into the house a day before Akshaya Tritiya:
Broomstick
It is considered auspicious to purchase a new broomstick and keep it in the house during the Akshaya Tritiya Puja. In Hindu belief, the broomstick symbolises Goddess Lakshmi herself. Using it during worship rituals is said to invite prosperity and the divine blessings of wealth into the home.
Brass Utensils
Bringing brass utensils into the home a day before Akshaya Tritiya is also deemed favourable. Brass is associated with Lord Vishnu and the planet Jupiter (Brihaspati). Using brass utensils during the Akshaya Tritiya rituals is believed to strengthen the position of Jupiter in one’s astrological chart, thereby bringing financial gains.
Silver Coins and Utensils
It is also highly recommended to bring a silver coin or a silver utensil home the day before Akshaya Tritiya. In astrology, silver is connected to the Moon and Venus. During the Lakshmi Puja on Akshaya Tritiya, offering kheer (sweet rice pudding) to Goddess Lakshmi in a silver vessel is considered highly auspicious and is believed to attract wealth and abundance.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)
