Akshaya Trithiya - Hindu Celebration

Today a Hindu Festival Akshaya Trithiya being celebrated all over India.

Akshaya Trithiya, or Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious day which falls on the third day after Amavasi (no moon) in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. As per Hindu astrology and almanac, each second on the Akshaya Trithiya day is auspicious. It is said that there is no need to look for a ‘muhurat’ on the day. The word Akshaya means ‘that which never diminishes’ and the day is ideal for beginning new ventures as it is believed that all investments on this day appreciates. In 2009, the date of Akshaya Trithiya is April 27.

Akshay Tritiya falls on the third Tithi (Lunar day) of Bright Half (Shukla Paksha) of Lunar month of Vaishakha, per Vedic calendar. It is believed that this was the Tithi prevailing at the start of Treta Yuga. This Tithi is ruled by lord Vishnu. It coincides with Parshuram Jyanti.

As per Hindu electional astrology (Muhurta) three Lunar days (Tithis) are held as most auspicious. These are called Sade-Teen Muhurtas also. These Tithis are : 1st Tithi of Bright Half of Chaitra (starting of new year), 10th Tithi of Bright Half of Ashvina (Vijay Dashmi), 3rd Tithi of Bright Half of Vaishakha (Akshay Tritiya- Parshu Jyanti) & 1st Tithi of Bright Half of Karttika are called “Sade-Teen (3 ½) Muhurt”. The first three Tithis are counted as full & the last one as half Tithi, and constitute Sade - Teen Muhurt.

The day is generally observed by fasting and worship Lord Vasudeva with rice grains. A dip in the Ganges on this day is considered to be very auspicious.
Akshay Tritiiya is a holy day in Jain Calendar as well. People who observe the year-long alternative day fasting finish their Tapsaya this day.

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