Akshaya Tritiya 2024: 6 items you should purchase for good luck

Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Know the history, significance, and more

For Hindus and Jains in India and globally, the auspicious muhurat of Akshaya Tritiya 2024 will start at 5:33 a.m. and end at 12:18 p.m. on May 10, 2024. People generally celebrate Akshaya Tritiya on the third day of Shukla Paksha during the Vaishakha lunar month. Considering the terms ‘Akti’ or ‘Akha Teej’, this day is considered auspicious and associated with perpetual prosperity.

Akshaya Tritiya is an important annual festival, considered an auspicious moment to initiate new beginnings in life in terms of establishing a venture or purchasing a new item. According to Astrologer Pandit Jagannath Guruji, people can consider purchasing various items on this auspicious occasion.

Mud Pot: A mud pot is a lucky charm that might bring you prosperity. Fill the earthen pot with akshat (uncracked rice) and haldi (turmeric) and let it remain until the next year. Performing puja on the clay pot is very important.

Gold – On this auspicious day, Lord Kuber is said to have been tasked with protecting the heavens’ wealth. Purchasing gold and performing rituals to honour Lord Kuber could bring wealth and success to a family. Gold, with its immense worth and significance, is highly rooted in tradition.

Purchasing Utensils – Those who wish to spend money on purchasing utensils for their home can also be a great option on Akshaya Tritiya. As per Vedic astrology, bringing home new utensils on this day, specially made of brass or copper, is considered auspicious. They are known to welcome good vibes and luck.

Seeds: Seeds are a symbol of hope and the ability for growth. The ritual of planting seeds on Akshaya Tritiya signifies the prayer of positive energy and the desire of the divine in future efforts.

Yantras: People should purchase Yantras on Akshay Tritiya as they are extremely auspicious and effective on this day. Yantras are geometrical patterns representing different gods or cosmic powers. They are used during Puja ceremonies to concentrate the mind and direct spiritual energies.