Introduction
Akshaya Tritiya—“the day of endless prosperity”—falls this year on 23 April. Revered as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, it marks a time when good deeds and new beginnings are believed to multiply infinitely. At 3ioPrasadam, we’ve gathered the festival’s key traditions, fun facts, and a selection of prasad and puja essentials to make your Akshaya Tritiya truly special.
1. Why Akshaya Tritiya Is Auspicious
- Legend of Sudama & Krishna: On this day, Lord Krishna blessed his childhood friend Sudama, showering him with wealth—symbolizing that sincere offerings are always rewarded.
- Jewelry & Wealth: Purchasing gold and silver on Akshaya Tritiya is thought to usher in lasting prosperity.
- Harvest & New Ventures: Farmers begin sowing new crops; businesses launch projects, believed to inherit divine blessing for success.
2. Essential Rituals & Traditions
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Sunrise Puja
Begin at dawn with a simple Ganesh puja and offerings of ghee lamps and fresh flowers. -
Ghee Diya Lighting
Light at least 108 diyas in a clean, sacred space—each flame representing a wish for abundance. -
Charity & Seva
Feeding the hungry, sponsoring gaushala care, or donating clothes are popular acts of compassion on this day.
3. Fun Facts & Trivia
- “Akshaya” literally means “never diminishing.”
- In Maharashtra, goldsmiths see a 3× surge in demand on this single day.
- Many temples host special ‘Akshaya Tritiya Annadanam’ (meal donation) events feeding hundreds.
