In the realm of Hindu tradition, Akshaya Tritiya holds a special significance. It is believed that performing certain rituals on this auspicious day can bring about positive changes in one’s life, including the formation of favorable alliances and an increase in prosperity and abundance.
This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 10th, 2024, offering an opportunity for individuals to partake in practices that may invite the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu into their lives. Let’s explore five simple rituals that can potentially attract wealth and prosperity:
Light a Lamp in front of Tulsi
On Akshaya Tritiya, lighting a lamp made of ghee (clarified butter) in front of the Tulsi plant is considered auspicious. It is believed that this act not only appeases the ancestors but also brings about an increase in wealth and prosperity. Goddess Lakshmi is said to be pleased by this offering, bestowing her blessings upon the household.
Perform Abhishek with Dakshinavarti Shankh
Filling a Dakshinavarti Shankh (a conch shell that spirals to the right) with water and performing an Abhishek (ritual bath) of Lord Vishnu is another practice associated with Akshaya Tritiya. Offerings of milk and yogurt to Lord Vishnu, along with rice pudding (kheer) to Goddess Lakshmi, are made during this ritual. It is believed that this act brings about good health and prosperity.
Seek Remedies for Marriage
For those seeking marital harmony or auspicious alliances, Akshaya Tritiya offers an opportunity to perform specific rituals. Walking around a peepal tree seven times with a coconut in hand, while chanting one’s lineage, is believed to remove obstacles in marriage and expedite the process of finding a suitable partner. Placing the coconut at the base of the peepal tree symbolizes offering the prayers to the divine.
Plant a Tulsi Sapling at Home
Planting a Tulsi (holy basil) sapling at home on Akshaya Tritiya is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that this act invites the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi into the household, dispelling negative energies and fostering positivity. Tulsi is revered as a sacred plant in Hinduism, symbolizing purity and devotion.
Store Sacred Items in the Safe
On this day, it is customary to place certain sacred items in the safe or vault at home. These items include a silver coin, betel nut (supari), turmeric (haldi), cowrie shells (kauri), Kubera Yantra (a mystical diagram associated with wealth), and the root of Shankhpushpi plant. It is believed that storing these items ensures a continuous flow of wealth and abundance in the household.
As Akshaya Tritiya approaches, let us embrace these simple yet profound rituals with sincerity and devotion. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu shower upon us, ushering in a life filled with prosperity, abundance, and spiritual fulfillment.