Significance of Akshaya Tritiya in Tamilnadu

Posted Date: 10-May-2011	Category: Festivals in Tamilnadu	Rating:
Author: Krishna Verma	Member Level: Silver	Points: 20 (Rs 10)

Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated with full enthusiasm all over Tamilnadu. On this day people purchase Gold giving it importance. Gold is purchased in Akshaya Tritya in different forms like coins and in forms of jewellery. Moreover a number of other special works are performed in this day.People also start any new work on this auspicious. In this resource I will explore the significance of Akshaya Tritya in Tamilnadu.

Significance of Akshaya Tritiya in Tamilnadu

For a long time Akshaya Tritya has been celebrated in Tamilnadu and has a lot of historical significance attached to it. People perform any new or important task on this day with a belief that it will become successful. Moreover there has been a long tradition of purchasing Gold on this day since a long time. It is expected to bring more wealth and happiness among the life of people. This festival is of utmost significance in Tamilnadu. It is very popular among foreigners too.

Importnace of Akshaya tritiya

Akshaya tritiya is also known as the Nvanna Parvam. The day when Akshaya tritiya day is falling with the Rohini star is of too much significance according to Hindu Mythology. Thus among Hindus this occasion is of religious importance too and has a number of emotions attached with it. When Akshaya tritiya day is on the Monday it is known as Akha Teej day. This day is also believed to be of a lot of importance according to Hindu Mythology. The rare occurrence of such coincidence gives it more value.

Celebrations of Akshaya tritiya in Tamilnadu

The most important thing performed on the day of akshaya tritya is the act of purchasing Gold. Moreover some people also purchase Silver instead of Gold as Gold is very costly. It is believed that anything purchased on this day returns manifolds and thus brings prosperity and wealth in return. The act of doing new things on this day makes it similar to Vijay Dashmi. On the day of Vijay Dashmi also new things are started. In history also there are incidences of celebration of this day with full enthusiasm. Moreover it also brings unity in a family as all the family members celebrate the Akshya Tritya Festival together.

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