Guest guest Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Reminder from: Smarthrugaami-Dattavaibhavam Group Title: Sri Parashu Raama Jayanthi & Akshaya Thrithiya Date: Thursday April 19, 2007 Time: All Day Next reminder: The next reminder for this event will be sent in 2 days, 3 minutes. Location: Temple Notes: Dear members Please Tell us More about this day...Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakh month (April-May), when the Sun and Moon are in exaltation; they are simultaneously at their peak of brightness, which happens only once every year. Holy DayAkshaya Tritiya, also known as " Akha Teej " , is traditionally the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People conduct special Pujas on this day, bathe in holy rivers, make a charity, offer barley in a sacred fire, and worship Lord Ganesha & Devi Lakshmi on this day. The Golden LinkThe word " Akshaya " means imperishable or eternal - that which never diminishes. Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune. Buying gold is a popular activity on Akshaya Tritiya, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity. Gold and gold jewelry bought and worn on this day signify never diminishing good fortune. Indians celebrate weddings, begin new business ventures, and even plan long journeys on this day. Myths & LegendsThe day also marks the beginning of the " SatyaYug " or the Golden Age - the first of the four Yugas. In the " Puranas " , the holy Hindu scriptures, there is a story that says that on this day of Akshay Tritiya Vedavyas along with Lord Ganesha started writing the great epic Mahabharata. Ganga Devi or Mother Ganges also descended to earth on this day. Bright BirthsIt is also believed that people born during this time shine bright in life. Many luminaries were born during this period: Basaveshwara born on May 4, Ramanujacharya and Adi Shankaracharya on May 6, Swami Chinmayananda on May 8 and Lord Buddha on May 16. Greetings: Send a Greeting Shopping: Browse Shopping Gift Guide Get reminders on your mobile, Messenger, and email.Edit reminder options Copyright © 2007 Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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