Akshaya Tritiya 2018: Five things you must do on this auspicious day

Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akti or Akha Teej is one of the most holy and auspicious days celebrated by the Hindus across the country. Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third tithi (lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakha. This year, Akshaya Tritiya begins on April 18 at 10.29am and will end on April 19 at 6.55 am. There are many legends associated with the day, one such legend is from Mahabharata when the Pandavas were in exile, Lord Krishna gifted Draupadi a bowl called the ‘Akshaya Pathram’, which produced infinite food to the Pandavas. According to Hindu mythology, akshaya tritiya is believed to bring good luck and success. Most people purchase Gold on this day as it is believed that buying Gold on Akshaya Tritiya brings prosperity and more wealth in coming future. Being Akshaya day it is believed that Gold, bought on this day, will never diminish and would continue to grow or appreciate. 5 things you should do on this day:

Akshaya Tritiya

Buying Gold: Buying gold on this day is considered a symbol of power, wealth and prosperity. Over the years buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya has become a tradition. It is believed that gold bought on the day never diminishes and stays with the family forever.

Akshaya Tritiya

Marriages: The day is said to be full of blessings for people to start a new relationship and tie themselves into the secret bond of marriage. The day is also popular for communal marriages where hundreds of couples get married at the same time and venue.

Akshaya Tritiya

Buying vehicles: It is believed buying vehicles on Akshaya Tritiya ensure longevity and blesses with safe commutation. Hence, on this many automobile companies offer a huge discount on vehicles. Earlier there was a tradition to buy horses, cows and bullock carts, as those were the modes of transportation then.

Buying new house:

Buying new house: Buying a house or any form of property is a profitable asset as real estate provides high returns over a period. Akshaya Tritiya is believed to be an auspicious day to invest in a house or any property. During this period real estate sector come up with a number of deals to attract customers.

Starting a new business:

Starting a new business: If you have been planning to start a new venture forever, then Akshaya Tritiya is the best time for your own startup. Since the day is considered auspicious for any new beginnings the business started on the day will for sure flourish and thrive.