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Akshaya Tritiya 2022 will be observed on May 3. It falls on the third day of the brighter half of the moon in the month of Vaisakha, as per the lunar calendar. On Akshaya Tritiya, devotees observe fast and worship Lord Vishnu. They seek blessings of the almighty and distribute germinating grams, fresh fruits and sweets. People also buy gold on the auspicious day. There are multiple reasons why Akshaya Tritiya is significant and celebrated across the country. Find out:
Why is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated by Hindus? Know the rituals
Akshaya Tritiya is an important day in Hindu astrology. According to mythology, the sun and the moon become equally bright on this day. Akshaya Tritiya day is ruled by Lord Vishnu. On this day, Lakshminarayana form of Lord Vishnu is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi. As the day is considered auspicious many prefer having important events such as weddings, new business ventures, and construction work on this day.
Devotees observe a day-long fast. Also, there is a ritual bath in sacred water offering barley in the sacred fire are other important rituals that are followed on this day.
Treta Yug began on this day
As per Hindu mythology, Treta Yuga began on Akshaya Tritiya day. It is believed that on this day Maharishi Veda Vyasa started narrating Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha.
What Shiv and Vishnu Puran say about Akshaya Tritiya
According to Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva made Kuber the lord of riches and banker of heaven on Akshaya Tritiya. While some believe Parashuram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on this day, some also say that Goddess Ganga had arrived on Earth from heaven on Akshaya Tritiya.
Akshaya Tritiya story about Pandavas and Lord Krishna
Another story states that while Pandavas were living in exile, many dignitaries came to visit them. There was no food left in the home and this made Draupadi sad. One day, Lord Krishna came to visit them. He was received very warmly by five brothers but Draupadi didn't come out to greet him. Lord Krishna saw her weeping in the kitchen in front of an empty pot. There was just a single grain of rice in that pot and Krishna ate it. At that time of the day, the whole universe was satiated. He also blessed her with the Akshaya Patra (a vessel which could supply food non-stop every day). Hence Goddess Annapoorna, the deity, is worshipped on Akshaya Tritiya.
Why do Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
It is also an auspicious day for the Jain community. In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya commemorates the first Tirthankara, (Lord Rishabhdev), ending his one-year asceticism by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. Some Jains refer to the festival as Varshi Tapa.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on religious beliefs and folklores. India TV does not vouch for its authenticity. It has been presented here keeping in mind the general public interest.)
