[Hindi_Jokes] Best wishes on the eve of Akshaya Trithiya (on 27th April 2009)

Best wishes on the eve of Akshaya Trithiya (on 27th April 2009)

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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.

In a traditional Hindu lunar calendar, 

Akshay Tritiya is observed on the third day of 

Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon)

 in Vaishakh Month.

It is believed that the sun and the moon 

are most radiant and best placed on the day. 

Therefore 

it is one of the most popular dates 

in Hindu calendar for marriages,

 for beginning new ventures,

 for investing and for purchasing 

valuables like gold and diamond.

Parashuram Jayanti 

is also observed on Akshaya Tritiya day. 

There are numerous legends associated with 

Akshaya Tritiya; 

most popular is that of 

Sudama or Kuchela visiting Lord Krishna in Dwarka 

with a handful of beaten rice (poha or aval).

Another legend suggests that 

the Pandavas received the Akshaya Pathram (bowl) 

from Lord Krishna (in the Mahabharata) on this day.

It is also believed that 

Sage Vyasa began the composition

 of Mahabharata on the day.

Lord Vishnu 

and his incarnations are worshipped on the day. 

People also conduct 

Lakshmi puja on Akshaya Tritiya.

But 

nowadays, 

Akshaya Trithiya is associated with gold purchase 

and many people wait for the day

 to make investments in gold.

What to do on Akshaya Tritiya Day

 â€“ Prayers and Pujas

Thanks to the vigorous ad campaign

 conducted by banks, jewellery shops

 and financial institutions, 

Akshay Tritiya 

has gained prominence. 

Although modern retailers are exploiting

 the materialistic urge in people, 

there is today a very high awareness regarding 

Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej. 

So,

 how to observe Akshay Tritiya 

and what are the special pujas?

The main puja and prayers on the day 

is dedicated to 

Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. 

Therefore you can do a simple 

Vishnu pooja in the morning 

with Tulsi leaves and flowers.

 Some people also perform an elaborate 

Lakshmi puja or Lakshmi kubera homa.

Annadhanam

 â€“ offering food to the poor is considered 

to be the greatest thing one can do on this day. 

Hindus believe there is

 no Dhana greater than Annadhana.

There is a popular belief 

that whatever one invests in on the day 

will continue to grow and bring prosperity.

 Therefore people invest

 in gold on the day.

People also make donations

 and give alms on the day. 

Umbrellas, sandals etc 

are also donated in some regions.

Since it is one of the most auspicious days

 in a Hindu calendar, 

people begin new ventures on the day.

People also visit shrines of Goddess Lakshmi, 

Vishnu and Lord Krishna.

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