Episode 71: Akshay Tritiya Significance & Sadhanas to do

CHINMAYA SHIVAM

‘Akshaya’ signifies immortality or that which is indestructible. ‘Tritiyaa' is the third lunar day as per the Hindu calendar.
We explore the Vedantic Significance of Akshay Tritiya here in this podcast.
● It is believed that all sadhanas like Charity, holy bath in sacred rivers, Havan, Japa, Pooja etc. gives Infinite(Akshay) result and merit(punya).

● It is also celebrated as Nara-Narayan Jayanti, Parashuram Jayanti & Hayagriva Jayanti.

● Buying gold and silver jewelry is a key tradition of Akshaya Tritiya as Gold & Silver are noble metals and do not oxidize or corrode, indicating Eternity. They also symbolize abundance and good fortune.

● In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas in exile were gifted a vessel called Akshay Patra by Lord Surya on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. This Divine Vessel offered inexhaustible supply of food.

● The day is also known for the reunion of Lord Krishna and Sudama, who were childhood friends.

● The Chota Char Dham (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri & Yamunotri) open on the Akshaya Tritiyaa after the Winter break. The deities are brought down from these 4 places after Diwali and again taken back to the temples a few days before Akshaya Tritiyaa.

● On this day, devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Vaibhav Lakshmi and Lord Krishna by observing a fast and performing puja.

● Individuals also donate clothes, ghee, rice, fruits, salt, and vegetables to the needy on this auspicious day.