Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Akshaya Tritiya is a significant day for Hindus that occurs during the bright half of the lunar month of Vaishakha. This year, it will be celebrated on May 10. This festival is associated with Lord Vishnu and that is why people perform activities like housewarming, weddings, engagements, etc., on this day. Apart from Lord Vishnu, it is believed that worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on this day is highly auspicious, hence, buying gold on this day brings good fortune and success.
Avatars Taken By Lord Vishnu On This Day: According to mythology, on the Tritiya date of the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakh month, that is, Akshaya Tritiya, Lord Vishnu took the following avatars: Nar-Narayan, Hayagriva, and Parashurama. Therefore, on this day, Parashurama Jayanti and Nar-Narayan Jayanti are also celebrated.
Akshay Tritiya 2024: Date
This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 10, 2024, which is a Friday. According to the Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi of the bright half of the Vaishakh month will begin on May 10, 2024, at 4:17 AM and end on May 11, 2024, at 2:50 AM.
The auspicious time for worship on May 10, 2024, during Akshaya Tritiya is from 5:45 AM to 12:05 PM and the auspicious time for buying gold is from 5:45 AM to 2:50 AM on May 11, 2024.
Although the entire day is considered auspicious for purchases, but if you buy gold-silver after 12:15 pm, it may prove to be more beneficial for you.
Remedies For Akshaya Tritiya Apart From Buying Gold:
Buying gold is considered auspicious on akshaya Tritiya, but if you cannot buy gold on this day, buy barley. It is considered equivalent to gold, and Goddess Lakshmi permanently resides in the house.
On this day, place a single coconut at the place of worship to alleviate financial problems.
On Akshaya Tritiya, tie 11 cowries in red cloth and place them at the place of worship. Doing this will initiate the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi in your home.
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