Festivals - Written by Sina on Friday, April 18, 2008 13:18 - 14 Comments

Akshaya Tritiya, 2008

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most sacred and widely celebrated festivals of Hindus. It falls on the third day(Tritiya) of the bright half moon of the Vaisakha month(April-May). For 2008, the day falls on 7th May, Wednesday.

According to Hindu Puranas, the day marks the beginning of Treta Yug; the birthday of Parasurama- the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. Goddess Lakshmi also worshipped on this day. At Puri Jagannath temple Candanotsavam is performed for Lord Jagannath.

This day is considered as one among the four most sacred and golden days of a year and Hindus consider this day as an auspicious day to start new ventures, business, purchases, investing, gruha pravesham and marriages etc. Mostly people buy and wear gold on this day which is the ultimate symbol of wealth, prosperity and fortune. According to Hindu astrology, every moment of this day is auspicious and there is no need to look for a muhurat on the day to start new ventures.

The word â€˜Akshayaâ€™ means imperishable and eternal prosperity- that which never diminishes, so new ventures made and valuables purchased on this day would be fruitful and believed to bring luck and success.

Significance of Akshaya Tritiya Festival

One can realize the background meaning of a festival or any occasion in Indian culture that ultimately aims at the betterment of humanity, if he/she goes deep into it. In the same way Akshaya Tritiya has its own deepest meaning and truth. It is also believed that by performing good deeds on this day, one can earn Punya for life.

It has been a ritual since years that people do some good deeds on this day such as donating food in temples, forgiving and forgetting the past to renew relationships, resolving to leave bad habits and practicing good habits in life etc. This is the actual significance behind celebrating this festival beside other scientific, religious, astrological significances which ultimately works for the betterment of an individual as well as a society.

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H
Apr 30, 2008 18:33

Blessing. This article says that Akshaya Tritiya is on Sunday 7th May, but the 7th May is a Wednesday.Many people are saying it is on the 8th May (Thursday) and some say the 11th May and then some say it differes according to which continent you live in. I’m from the UK, please help.

Prem Rao
May 1, 2008 3:17

Please re-confirm. In 2008, May 7 is not Sunday. Is the festival on Sunday, May 4 or Wednesday, May 7?

Anand
May 2, 2008 18:08

7th May 2008 is a wednesday.!!!

Anand
May 4, 2008 16:14

7th May Time After 13:30 is the Best to wear .Because Wednesday fall in Rohini Nakshatra.

Meera
May 6, 2008 1:36

Hi,

Akshaya Thiritiya is on may 7th wednesday. I am from US. Have a healthy n wealthy festival! May the comming yr gives u all Good Luck!!!

nalini
May 6, 2008 2:33

akshaya tritiya is on May 7th wednesday

rekha
May 6, 2008 3:58

I’m leaving in Penang,Malaysia. There’s confusion over here as well. whether the the festival is fall on May 7th(Wednesday) or may 8th(Thursday). Pls confirm. thanks

Swapnil
May 6, 2008 10:00

You can celebrate This Festival for alll three days!

Manoj Thazhepurayil
May 6, 2008 15:50

Akshaya Tritiya, 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 2006, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 30th April. In 2007, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 20th April. In 2008, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 8th May.

Source: Wiki

sho
May 7, 2008 8:46

Akshaya Titiya is on 8th may 2008. We have to believe this as it is from the ‘Panchanga’,which most/everyone one of us follow.

Malavika
May 7, 2008 12:22

Akshaya Tritiya is on both the days 7th & 8th of May’2008. Its starts from the afternoon of May 7th and is there it next day i.e, May 8th.

Malavika
May 7, 2008 12:23

Akshaya Tritiya is on both the days 7th & 8th of Mayâ€™2008. Its starts from the afternoon of May 7th and is there till next day i.e, May 8th.

Narendra
May 7, 2008 18:30

in US, its Wed, 7th May 2008; in India its on both Wed, 7th May and Thur, 8th May – not sure about UK

Rao
May 8, 2008 11:28

This is all stupid…it is a conspiracy by the jewellery owners in india. As most of the indians are superstitious, these jewellers are fooling around.When will our people have commonsense? Pathetic.