In a gesture highlighting benevolence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt regards to all households nationwide on the commemoration of Akshaya Tritiya.
“Affectionate greetings to all households across the expanse of our nation on the propitious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. I trust that this sacred event, which serves as a beacon for altruism, infuses fresh vigor and zeal into the lives of each and every one of you,” expressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a communication shared on X.
Additionally, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his felicitations, expressing hopes for the welfare and flourishing of the populace. “My warmest wishes to the populace of our state on the propitious celebration of Akshaya Tritiya, the festival of fortune and prosperity! I beseech Tribhuvan Swami Lord Shri Vishnu Ji and Mother Lakshmi Ji to shower happiness, tranquility, prosperity, and robust health upon all,” conveyed Yogi Adityanath in a statement posted on X.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh partook in Rudrabhishek at the Gorakhnath temple situated in UP’s Gorakhpur on this auspicious occasion. Concurrently, the gates of Kedarnath Dham, an ancient and revered pilgrimage site in the nation, were also flung open on Akshaya Tritiya.
The inauguration transpired through ceremonial rituals and the resounding recitation of hymns, marking the end of a six-month hiatus, inclusive of the harsh winter period. “Echoing amidst the throng of devotees who had congregated for the ceremony, resounded the chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev,’ as the gates were unsealed amidst the reverberating recital of shlokas,” narrated the occasion.
Akshaya Tritiya, alternatively known as Akti or Akha Teej, constitutes a propitious Hindu festival observed annually on the third lunar day of the luminous half of the Indian lunar month of Vaishakha. Its occurrence typically aligns with April or May as per the Gregorian calendar.
The term “Akshaya” denotes eternal or perpetual, while “Tritiya” signifies the third lunar day. In unison, Akshaya Tritiya epitomizes a day brimming with auspiciousness and accomplishment. It is firmly believed that any significant undertaking embarked upon on this day receives the blessings of prosperity and opulence.