Several important events had taken place today, as recorded in our ancient holy manuscripts & scriptures.
Jainism:- It was on this day that Lord Rishabhdev broke his year long fast by drinking sugarcane juice.
Sudama visited Lord Krishna on this day with a handful of rice.
MuniShresth Ved Vyas along with Lord Ganesh started writing the 'MahaBharat' on this day.
Lord Vishnu's 6th micro carnation, "Bhagwan Parshuram", was born today.
The holy river Ganga descended on earth on this day.
This day marks the end of Satyug and the beginning of Tretayug period.
From today commences the construction of the three huge wooden chariots for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra at Puri.
It was today in Mahabharata that Yudhishthira received the "Akshay Patra" to serve food to the needy in his kingdom.
Today marks the birth anniversary of 'Devi Annapoorna', the Goddess of nourishment.
Charity done today blesses the donor.
Akshay Tritiya is considered as a very auspicious day to start a new commercial / business venture, new activity or a construction of a house / office etc.
Post the Winter season, the holy pilgrimage or the Choti Chardham Yatra begins from today, with the re-opening of the gates (Kapaat) of the ancient Choti Chardham holy shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath in the Himalayan mountain range.
May this auspicious day of "Akshay Tritiya" remove all your sorrows & fill your life with happiness, prosperity and good health.
