Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is a day of utmost importance in India.This day is also known as Akha Teej or Akshaya Teej and is considered as one of the most auspicious days round the year by the Hindu and Jain community. It falls on third lunar day (tithi) of bright-half (shukla paksha) in the month of vaishakha as per hindu calendar (usually the month of May). Its a day when origin of Satyuga is trusted by the religious priests. Its a much awaited day by the would-be couples leading to maximum number of marriages on this day. The young buds are so much excited about this day and their parents/relatives emphasise the importance as it is believed that any venture started on this combination of stars ( Grah aur Nakshatra) is bound to succeed with favourable results.
In the today's commercialised world this day has gradually become a shopping festival also. Jewellery businesses have lead the path and have successfully associated the day with purchase of gold ornaments. Some people also go for silver and diamond jewellery and gold/silver coins once they enter the jewellery showroom. Banks in India have also successfully positioned themselves in attracting the customers towards hallmarked gold and silver coins sold by them.
Illustrated below is an indicative list of items to purchase on the basis of zodiac signs suggested by religious priests:
Even though the list above has been prepared by consulting the religious priests; the readers are advised to reaffirm the details with their kith and kin before acting on this.
Wish a lovely life ahead to all !!
Akshaya Tritiya is a day of utmost importance in India.This day is also known as Akha Teej or Akshaya Teej and is considered as one of the most auspicious days round the year by the Hindu and Jain community. It falls on third lunar day (tithi) of bright-half (shukla paksha) in the month of vaishakha as per hindu calendar (usually the month of May). Its a day when origin of Satyuga is trusted by the religious priests. Its a much awaited day by the would-be couples leading to maximum number of marriages on this day. The young buds are so much excited about this day and their parents/relatives emphasise the importance as it is believed that any venture started on this combination of stars ( Grah aur Nakshatra) is bound to succeed with favourable results.
In the today's commercialised world this day has gradually become a shopping festival also. Jewellery businesses have lead the path and have successfully associated the day with purchase of gold ornaments. Some people also go for silver and diamond jewellery and gold/silver coins once they enter the jewellery showroom. Banks in India have also successfully positioned themselves in attracting the customers towards hallmarked gold and silver coins sold by them.
Illustrated below is an indicative list of items to purchase on the basis of zodiac signs suggested by religious priests:
| Zodiac Sign | Items |
| Aries | Silver items |
| Taurus | Gold items |
| Gemini | Silver or Parad |
| Cancer | Gold/ Silver/ Parad |
| Leo | Gold items |
| Virgo | Silver / New Vehicle |
| Libra | Gold/Emerald |
| Scorpio | Diamond |
| Sagittarius | Household item/ property (real estate) |
| Capricorn | New Property/ Shares / Silver |
| Aquarius | New Vehicle / Kuber Yantra |
| Pisces | Idol of Durga/ Ganesh |
Wish a lovely life ahead to all !!
