Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day celebrated by Hindus and Jains all over the world. This day is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year as it falls on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakha. According to Hindu mythology, Akshaya Tritiya marks the beginning of the Satya Yuga, the golden age of humanity. We believe that any good deed done on this day will bring immense prosperity and success. Let’s see what makes Akshaya Tritiya so significant and how to ensure that Goddess Lakshmi makes her appearance in our lives.
Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
The word ‘Akshaya’ means eternal or everlasting, and ‘Tritiya’ means third. This day is also associated with the birth of the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Parashurama, who is considered to be the destroyer of evil. Yet another belief is that Lord Vishnu and Lord Kuber, the god of wealth, started their journey to distribute wealth and prosperity to the people. Therefore, any investment or purchase made on this day will bring good fortune and success in the future. Anyone planning to start a new venture will prefer to begin on Akshay Tritiya for the same reason: it will ensure continued success and prosperity.
In 2023, Akshay Tritiya falls on April 22nd. Hindus and Jains celebrate this day with worship, wearing our new clothes and finest jewellery and offering sweets to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha. We may even acquire a new piece of jewellery to perform puja at home, and if not on Akshaya Tritiya, then when? Some fine examples of festive gifts include rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
Akshaya Tritiya Puja
The puja room will be decked with flowers, lamps will be lit, and our homes will be filled with religious fervor. The altar will also have flowers, fruits, and other things that you offer to please the Gods and Goddesses. The lamp we light will represent the divine light that illuminates our lives.
We will offer prayers to Lord Vishnu or Goddess Lakshmi, seek their blessings for prosperity and success, and offer flowers and sweets, thereby inviting abundance into our lives.
Devotions in the form of chants, mantras, and shlokas will also fill the walls of our home. Of course, we can’t leave the ritual of aarti out of the worship. Aarti, or the ritual of waving a lighted lamp before the deity, is a significant part of the puja. This signifies the removal of darkness and the arrival of prosperity and good fortune. Finally, we distribute prasad or offerings to all those present. Prasad is considered to be blessed food, and consuming it is believed to bring good luck and fortune. These are some general guidelines on how you can perform Akshaya Tritiya puja. The actual puja may vary depending on the tradition and customs followed by different families or communities.
How can we make the most of this auspicious day?
By buying gold or silver, naturally! We can buy gold or silver coins, or we can purchase new jewellery to add to our collection. There are plain gold coins or gold coins with Lord Ganesha or Goddess Lakshmi. They are easy to find and select from any jewellery store. For example, you can buy the 1g, 24KT Lucky Ganesha Gold Coin, the 1G, 24KT Lakshmi Gold Coin, or the 4g, 24KT Radhe-Krishna Gold Coin. What you buy will depend on your budget.
Gold Jewellery
Instead of gold coins, you may want to acquire a gold ring or pendant. Gold rings range in price and offer plenty of designs to suit every budget and style. The Classic Geometric Diamond Band is just one example of a gold ring under 10K. It is made of rose gold and has four diamonds in a prong setting. Another rose gold ring is the Blush Miracle Plate Diamond Ring, at 12K.
You can also make the most of this Akshaya Tritiya by buying a bracelet like the Triad Sparkle Diamond Bracelet or the Sleek Diamond Adjustable Bracelet.
The objective of bringing some form of Goddess Lakshmi into our homes can be fulfilled with gold earrings, rings, chains, nose pins, etc. There is no shortage of these jewellery types, making it easier to buy something in gold on auspicious occasions.
Buy the Solitaire Delight Diamond Nose Pin if you have a pierced nose. Or, go for the Claytonia Floret Diamond Nose Pin if you prefer rose gold.
There is a reason why we worship Gods and Goddesses and seek their blessings – for good health, success, and continued prosperity. When we do the same on an auspicious day like Akshaya Tritiya, we add a joyous element to our pujas. It is how we make the day unique and express our gratitude for the abundance in our lives. Therefore, it is pretty easy to make the most of Akshaya Tritiya when stores like CaratLane offer 5-15% discounts on diamonds and steep discounts on jewellery-making charges.
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