Karmandir 
Why it is celebrated
Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakh. 'Akshaya' means that which never decreases, so it is believed that the merit of daan, jaap and good deeds done today never fades. Bhagwan Parshuram's birth is also celebrated on this day, and it is considered a good day to begin new auspicious work.
The story
Sudama was Shri Krishna's childhood friend. The two had studied together at Guru Sandipani's ashram. When they grew up, Krishna became the king of Dwarka, while Sudama lived with his family in great poverty.
One day his wife said, 'Your friend is the king of Dwarka. Go and meet him once.' There was nothing at home to take as a gift, so she tied a little poha (flattened rice) in a small bundle.
Sudama reached Dwarka feeling shy. The moment Krishna saw his old friend, he ran to him, embraced him, seated him on his own seat and lovingly washed his feet.
Sudama was trying to hide his small bundle. Krishna smiled, took it and ate the rice with great delight, as if it were a priceless gift.
Sudama was too shy to ask for anything and went home with a full heart. When he reached home, he found that by the Lord's grace a fine house stood where his hut had been, and his family was happy.
Tradition links this meeting with Akshaya Tritiya. The story teaches that God looks at the love in our heart, not the price of the gift, and that true friendship never fades.
Puja vidhi
- Bathe in the morning and light a diya before a picture or idol of Bhagwan Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi.
- Offer yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, sandalwood and akshat; offer barley or sattu, fruit and sweets as bhog.
- Read the Vishnu Sahasranama or chant 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya'.
- Give daan as you are able, such as a pot filled with water, sattu, grain, a hand fan, an umbrella or clothes.
- It is summer, so keep water out for passers-by, animals and birds.
- Many families start new work or buy something auspicious today; this is a personal choice, not a must.
Food
Sattu, kheer, aam panna and seasonal fruit.
Wishes to send
Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May happiness, peace and love in your home never fade.
WhatsAppMay the blessings of Bhagwan Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi stay with your family. Happy Akshaya Tritiya.
WhatsAppMay every good deed and every kind word on this holy day light up your life. Greetings on Akshaya Tritiya.
WhatsAppMay true friendship and pure love, like that of Sudama and Krishna, always stay in your life. Akshaya Tritiya wishes.
WhatsAppA giving spirit, a serving heart and the Lord's name are wealth that never fades. Warm Akshaya Tritiya wishes.
WhatsAppHappy Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya! May every new beginning of yours be auspicious.
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