Akshaya Tritiya, or ‘Akha Teej’ or ‘Abhuj Muhurat', is considered the most auspicious day to start or undertake new endeavors. The day is regarded as the most sacred widely in Hindu traditions.
As per the Hindu beliefs, Akshaya Tritiya is the day that marks the change of era and it is said that Treta Yuga and Satya Yuga began this day only.
One must worship Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi on Akshaya Tritiya to enjoy eternal merits. It is believed that those who worship them get rid of all their sorrows, diseases, and problems related to finances.
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2025?
This year, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on the 30th of April, 2025 and the day holds great significance in both Hindu and Jain religions. On this day, Lord Vishnu’s sixth incarnation happened, and Parashurnama was born. In addition, the gates of Gangotri and Yamunotri were also opened during this time.
People donate barley, Sattu water, earthen pots, sweets, grains, gold, shoes, clothes, and fruits to people who need them. It is also said that people who build water stations on this particular day at places get relieved of all their troubles in life.
This was a brief overview of the rituals or traditions followed on Akshaya Tritiya, but we will deeply delve into it.
Let’s deep dive into the main rituals you must perform on this day and food items to consume for up-keeping purity.
Akshaya Tritiya: Observance Of Rituals
Early Morning Bath: Take an early morning bath in the sacred waters. It can be adding Ganga Jal to your bathing water or bathing in the holy rivers.
Worshipping Lord Vishnu & Goddess Lakshmi: One must worship Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi this day. Offer flowers, sweets, and fruits.
Chant the deity mantras to invoke blessings. Tulsi water is sprinkled around the Lord Vishnu's idol while doing puja.
Wear Spiritual Ornament: Wear any kind of spiritual ornament, especially related to Maa Lakshmi or Lord Vishnu, such as a Stable Lakshmi bracelet.
Buy Gold: Buy gold or do financial investments this day because you will reap fruitful profits doing it. It is considered divine to buy gold or other precious metals this day too, as Maa Lakshmi blesses with prosperity and abundance.
Fasting: The Bhakts must observe fast this day to seek divine blessings and also to cleanse their mind, bodies, and souls.
Halkhata Tradition: In Eastern India, the day is started by plowing for the upcoming harvesting season, the tradition known as ‘Halkhata’.
In addition, businessmen worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi before starting the new financial year to attract prosperity.
Besides the rituals to perform, also know what you must eat when you keep Akshaya Tritiya Vrat. Because these foods can only help you become pure within and let you connect with the deity. So, let’s check out:
Fruits: Fresh fruits like apples, bananas, mangoes, and pomegranates are best for observing fast. One can also eat dry fruits like almonds, raisins, cashews, and dates for energy.
Dairy Food: Milk, yogurt, buttermilk, and paneer are consumed during the fast. People also prepare dishes like kheer and sabudana kheer using milk.
Vrat Flours: One can consume flours named singhaare ka atta, kuttu ka atta, and rajgira ka atta. Prepare singhare ke pakode, kuttu ki puri, and rajgira paratha with that.
Sabudana: Sabudana is the popular vrat food ingredient. You can eat sabudana khichdi, sabudana vada or sabudana kheer with that.
Potatoes: Potatoes are a staple during the fasting of Akshaya Tritiya. Prepare dishes such as vrat ke aloo or aloo ki sabzi with that.
Sendha Namak: Prepare all the recipes with rock salt called Sendha Namak if you like to have salty food. Sendha Namak is considered the best alternative suitable for vrat.
Foxnuts: Roasted Makhanas are eaten for healthy snacking during the day. One can also make Makhana kheer with it.
Coconut Water & Herbal Drinks: Keep yourself hydrated by drinking coconut water or plain water.
You can also drink coconut water to upkeep salt levels in your body. Avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee or regular tea.
Certain Vegetables: You can eat some vegetables like pumpkin bottle gourd (lauki) and cucumber during the fast.
Avoid These Foods
- Non-Vegetarian Foods
- Rice, wheat, lentils
- Onion, garlic, processed foods
- Alcohol or stimulants
- Regular salt
Concluding Notes
Hence, follow the above guidelines for completing Akshaya Tritiya fast in the right way. Make your home clean and pure, especially your puja area this day, because it will attract positive energy and vibes.
To know any of the rituals or mantras to chant this day, connect with our respectable spiritual Mahaguru, Pt. Rahul Kaushl, only at pandit.com
