Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Tritiya of the Bright Half of Vaishakha, holds significant importance in Hinduism. Celebrated on the third day of the waxing moon in the month of Vaishakha, this day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna. It is believed that performing puja on this day brings prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.
This year, the festival falls on May 10, 2024. Akshaya Tritiya symbolizes auspiciousness, prosperity, and new beginnings. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Kubera, and Lord Krishna. It is believed that the merits of worship, charity, and virtuous deeds performed on this day yield eternal results, signifying everlasting abundance.
On this day, people clean their homes, wear new clothes, and distribute sweets. Purchasing gold, silver, and other metals is considered auspicious. The festival of Akshaya Tritiya inspires positivity, prosperity, and the arrival of new opportunities in our lives.
How to Perform Puja on Akshaya Tritiya
Materials
- Idol or image of Lord Krishna
- Ganga water
- Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and water)
- Sandalwood paste
- Flowers
- Incense
- Lamp
- Sweets
- Fruits
- Betel leaves
- Betel nuts
Procedure
- Wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Wear clean clothes.
- Clean your home and the place of worship.
- Set up a small platform or altar and place the idol or image of Lord Krishna on it.
- Bathe the idol with Ganga water and Panchamrit.
- Perform puja to the idol with sandalwood paste, flowers, incense, and lamp.
- Offer sweets, fruits, betel leaves, and betel nuts to the deity.
- Recite the Aarti of Lord Krishna during the auspicious time of Akshaya Tritiya.
- Chant the mantras of Lord Krishna.
- Pray to Lord Krishna for the fulfillment of your desires.
- Distribute prasad after the puja.
Significance and Customs
Performing puja to Lord Krishna on Akshaya Tritiya is considered highly auspicious. The merits of charity and virtuous deeds performed on this day are believed to be eternal. Purchasing gold, silver, and other metals is also considered auspicious on Akshaya Tritiya. Feeding cows and performing charity are considered highly meritorious activities on this day. Worshiping Lord Krishna on Akshaya Tritiya leads to an increase in wealth, prosperity, success over adversaries, freedom from fear and diseases, and fulfillment of desires.