Akshaya Tritiya festival will be celebrated on 19 April 2026. In Hindu religion, Akshaya Tritiya is a date on which doing auspicious work is considered very auspicious. The devotee who does charity and charity on this day gets double the reward. Auspicious works like marriages can also be performed on this day. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, mainly Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped.
According to religious belief, Akshay means that which never decays, that is, no auspicious work done on this day fails. In such a situation, the question arises that why Akshaya Tritiya festival is celebrated, what auspicious works should the devotees do on this day and which works should not be done.
There is not just one but many religious stories behind celebrating Akshaya Tritiya. Let us know what are the beliefs to this festival.
Birth of incarnation of Lord Vishnu – Lord Parashuram, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. For this reason, Parshuram Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.
Connection with Mahabharata – According to religious belief, on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, Ved Vyas started narrating Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha. After this Lord Ganesha and Ved Vyas composed Mahabharata. Apart from this, it is believed that during the exile of Pandavas, Lord Krishna had given Akshaya Patra to Draupadi, due to which she never faced shortage of food. For this reason this day is considered a symbol of prosperity.
Ganga ji’s descent to earth -It is believed that Mother Ganga had descended on earth on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
beginning of new era According to mythology, Treta Yuga started on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
Union of Sudama and Krishna -According to many religious beliefs, on this day Sudama ji had gone to Dwarka to meet Lord Krishna.
take bath in the morning Taking bath early in the morning on this day is considered auspicious. Try to take bath before 5 in the morning.
perform proper puja – Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi and offer them yellow clothes.
donate -Donate clothes, grains and money to poor and needy people. This brings prosperity, happiness and peace in the house.
buy gold It is believed that buying gold, silver or a house on this day is very auspicious.
don’t borrow – Borrowing and giving should be avoided on this day because it is believed that this may cause the person to remain in debt for the whole year.
do not eat vindictive food On this day, one should avoid meat, fish, garlic, alcohol and junk food.
Disclaimer: This article is based on religious beliefs. This is not confirmed.
