Ayodhya: The celebration of Akshaya Tritiya is in its full fervour across the country on Friday. Devotees offered prayers and took a holy dip at Sarayu River in Ayodhya on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.
One of the devotees present at the ghat said, “It is considered very auspicious to take a holy dip in River Sarayu on Akshaya Tritiya. I am glad to be here with my family. After performing rituals, I will offer prayers at Ram Temple.”
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus and Jains across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune.
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated through prayer, almsgiving, and spirituality. The day is considered t to be highly lucky for starting new businesses, making investments, and buying gold and real estate.
In Sanskrit, the word ‘Akshaya’ means ‘never diminishing’. It is said that things that start on this day expand forever with fewer obstacles in their way, and that doing good deeds on this day will bring eternal success and fortune.
The occasion is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakh. According to the Gregorian calendar, this day falls sometime in April-May. It is on this day that both the sun and the moon are said to be at their planetary best alignment.