Akshaya Tritiya 2018 Date & History: Religious Significance & Celebrations of Akha Teej
It is common for Indians to buy gold on this day as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Apart from this, Akshaya Tritiya holds a more important cultural and religious significance.
Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akti or Akha Teej is one of the most holy and auspicious day celebrated by the Hindus across the country. Individuals believe this day to be of good luck, success and fortune gains. To start a new venture or to buy something significant; Akshaya Tritiya 2018 is the perfect day. And it is common for Indians to buy gold on this day as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Apart from this, Akshaya Tritiya holds a more important cultural and religious significance. Some recalls it to be the birthday of Parasurama, who is the sixth incarnation of Vishnu; where others believe that it was on this day when Ved Vyasa began reading the Hindu epic Mahabharata to Ganesha. Individuals consider Akha Teej to be a significant festival for any new beginnings.
Akshaya in Sanskrit means one that ‘never diminishes’. Some also considers that any meaningful activity started on this day would be fruitful. Known by different names such as Akti in Chhattisgarh and Akha Teej in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Akshaya Tritiya is highly auspicious and holy day for the Hindu communities.
Akshaya Tritiya 2018 Date: The festival date varies and is set according to the lunisolar Hindu Calendar. Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third Tithi (lunar day) of Shukla Paksha (Bright Half) of Vaisakha month. In the Gregorian Calendar, it falls during the April or May. Indians will celebrate Akshaya Tritiya on April 18, 2018.
Akshaya Tritiya 2018 History and Significance: Akshaya Tritiya in Hinduism is said to be the birthday of Parasurama who the sixth incarnation of Vishnu and he is revered in Vaishnava temples. According to one mythology, Ved Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to Ganesha on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Another legend states that river Ganges descended to earth on this day. In Jainism, it commemorates the first Tirthankara (founder of Tirtha) ending his one-year asceticism by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands.
Akshaya Tritiya 2018 Celebrations: The day is considered auspicious by Hindus and Jains in many regions of India for new endeavours, marriages and new beginnings. Lord Vishnu and his incarnations are worshipped on this day. Adoring Goddess Lakshmi is done as she is believed to the bestowal of wealth and prosperity. Some also remembers their loved ones who have died. Fasting, worshipping and helping each other is the most common practice on Akshaya Tritiya.
So, gear up for yet another festival which is celebrated with gusto all across the country. Make offerings, seek blessings of elders, start or initiated any beneficial activity for family and community on Akshaya Tritiya 2018! Send these Akshaya Tritiya wishes in Hindi with GIF Images, best WhatsApp messages, and SMSes to convey Akha Teej 2018 Greetings.
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