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New Delhi: Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days, as it marks the harbinger of good luck in the Hindu calendar. Also known as Akha Teej, devotees believe that the occasion is most suitable for performing various rituals, rites, and yagyas.
A tradition associated with Akshaya Tritiya is that of buying gold. Buying a gold bar or gold jewelry is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Akshaya Tritiya 2020 will be celebrated on April 26, Sunday and falls on the third day of the brightest half of the moon in the month of Vaisakha, according to the lunar calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, the occasion is celebrated in April of each year.
According to the Drik Panchang calendar, Akshaya Tritiya tithi will begin at 11:51 am on April 25 and end at 1:22 pm on April 26.
The Hindu calendar prescribes the duration of the “Subh Muhurat”, the auspicious period for puja, which will last 6 hours and 23 minutes. This will begin at 6.13 a.m. and will conclude at 12.36 p.m.
The most pious time to buy gold is said to be between 6.13 a.m. and 1.22 p.m. on April 26.
Akshaya Tritiya is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu god Vishnu. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu to pray for prosperity in their lives.
It is believed that on this day, Parashuram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born. Another belief associated with the day is that the Goddess Ganga had come to Earth from heaven. People also worship the Goddess Annapoorna, the food and food deity in Akshaya Tritiya.
Traditionally, this day is considered pious for various auspicious events such as marriage, the thread ceremony, and the start of economic ventures.
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