Akshya Thiritiya

Variously spelt as Akshya Thiritiya, Akshaya Trutheeya, Akshaya Tritiiya and also called Akshaya Trithi, falling on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Vaisakha of the traditional Hindu calendar, is one of the four most auspicious days of the year for Hindus. The word Akshaya, a Sanskrit word, literally means one that never diminishes, and the day is believed to bring good luck and success. It is widely celebrated in all parts of India by different sections of the society irrespective of their religious faith and social grouping. The day is particularly considered auspicious for buying long term assets like gold and silver, including ornaments made of the same; diamond and other precious stones; and the real estate. The legend states that any venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, it is normal to see many of the new ventures, like starting a business, ground breaking for construction etc on the Akshaya Tritiya Day. With the mass media and marketing, this day has been taken over by marketeers to promote sales and bookings for Gold jewellery, houses, consumer electronics.
The day is also traditionally celebrated as the birth day of the Hindu sage Parashurama, the sixth avatar (incarnation) of the God Vishnu.
Following dates are for observance of akshaya tritiya in india only: (This dates may not be applicable outside of india due to longitude, latitude, sunrise and other differences).


In 2008, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 8th May.



Friends,

Its also good to buy salt (uppu) on the Akshaya Thiritiya day. As Goddess Mahalakshmi is from the sea, it is believed that her presence is blessed in the salt.

Hi,
THanks for the information.
I guess, people might think twice to buy gold in this priciest season.

Regards.

I thought Akshay-tritya falls on May 7th this year...maybe I am mistaken. According to Mantra on net website, it shows May 7th. Please do clarify. Thanks.

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Hi saradha, thanks for the info..

Akshya Thiritiya falling on may 8th, thaz cool.. I was wondering what to present my DH as his B'day falls on 8th of May.. real auspicious day..

Now its two way benefit for me, thank you so much..!!

Hi Puni,

Not necessarily gold. U can buy which you wish to keep buying the whole year.

Originally Posted by puni88

Hi,
THanks for the information.
I guess, people might think twice to buy gold in this priciest season.

Regards.

Hi tru1,

This year (200 it falls on 8th May.

Originally Posted by tru1

I thought Akshay-tritya falls on May 7th this year...maybe I am mistaken. According to Mantra on net website, it shows May 7th. Please do clarify. Thanks.

MantraOnNet.com: Hindu Festivals

Hi tru1,

This year it falls on 8th May.

Originally Posted by tru1

I thought Akshay-tritya falls on May 7th this year...maybe I am mistaken. According to Mantra on net website, it shows May 7th. Please do clarify. Thanks.

MantraOnNet.com: Hindu Festivals

Hi Senorita,

Thanks for your comments. Happy shopping...

Originally Posted by senorita

Hi saradha, thanks for the info..

Akshya Thiritiya falling on may 8th, thaz cool.. I was wondering what to present my DH as his B'day falls on 8th of May.. real auspicious day..

Now its two way benefit for me, thank you so much..!!

Hi Sharadha,
Thanks for the information. I will try to buy something on 8th May.

I was thinking of this from morning. Is is true that if one buys on this day, gold accumulates? Has anyone tried it? I know and understand that these are based on beleifs, but has anyone tried it??? SOrry if these hurts anyone's beleifs!!