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It is well known that Indians believe passionately in the theory of muhurts or
auspicious times to perform sacraments, to make major purchases or to begin new
ventures. Inspite of modern technology and changing lifeviews, this dedication
to auspicious time is a prominent feature of Indian life. Akshaya Tritiya, the
third day of the bright half of Vaishakh, is considered one of the four most
sacred days of the vear.
The word Akshaya means that which never diminishes - hence beginnings made or
valuables bought on this day are considered certain to bring luck and success.
All over India people celebrate weddings, plan new business ventures, long journeys
and other events on this day. Like Diwali, Dussera and Gudi Padva. Akshava Tritiva
is reserved for buying gold, silver and other assets. On this day jewellers keep
their shops open well into twilight time to entertain their buyers. Akshaya Tritiya
or Akha TeeJ is traditionally the birthday of Parshurama, the sixth incarnation
of Vishnu. The Puranas tell how he reclaimed land from the sea along the west
coast of India by his valour. Even today Goa and the Konkan are called Parshurama
Kshetra. He then settled 96 selected families there, called Shahanavkuli Brahmins,
who are said to have created the cultural heritage of this nart of India. In
India gold is regarded as the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Buying
gold and jewellery is a popular activity on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most
auspicious days of the year.
