Showing posts with label Akshaya Trithiya. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Akshaya Tritiya and Gold Buying 2012


Crisp of Akshaya Trithiya

As per Hinduism / Hindu astrology and almanac, Akshaya Trithiya, or Akha Teej, is considered as a most auspicious day which falls on the third (Tritiya) day after Amavasai (no moon day) in the Hindu calendar month of Vaishakha / Chithirai. In 2012, the Akshaya Trithiya day starts from 2012, April 23 evening 5:30pm to April 24, 2012. It is considered that it is not necessary to look for a ‘muhurat period’ on this Akshaya Tritiya day. The Word Akshaya means "Eternal (Ever Lasting)" i.e., "that which never diminishes" and Tritiya means "Third" in both Sanskrit and Hindi. This day is ideal for beginning new ventures or buying precious metals as it is believed that all investments on this day appreciates.

Akshaya Trithiya and Gold 2012
It is considered that Akshaya Tritiya was the day in which Lord Krishna gave the pandavas an "Akshaya Patram" (never diminishing vessel- "Alla Alla Kuraiyathathu" in tamil) which