Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Date, puja muhurat and 5 recipes to sweeten the festival

Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Date, puja muhurat and 5 recipes to sweeten the festival

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains worldwide. It falls on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Vaishakha. This auspicious occasion signifies new beginnings and prosperity. The word “Akshaya” itself translates to “imperishable” or “undying,” highlighting the belief that any ventures undertaken on this day are blessed with unending success and good fortune.

WHEN IS AKSHAYA TRITIYA IN 2024?

This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Friday, May 10, 2024.

• Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat - 05:33 AM to 12:18 PM
• Duration - 06 Hours 44 Mins
• Tritiya Tithi Begins - 04:17 AM on May 10, 2024
• Tritiya Tithi Ends - 02:50 AM on May 11, 2024

 5 MITHAI RECIPES FOR AKSHAYA TRITIYA

Akshaya Tritiya is a traditional festival that involves performing puja (worship rituals) and acts of charity. It is also a delightful occasion to indulge in delicious sweet treats known as mithai.

To add a touch of sweetness to your Akshaya Tritiya celebration, here are five easy-to-make mithai recipes that you can try out.

1. Coconut Ladoo:

   • Ingredients: Grated coconut, condensed milk, cardamom powder, chopped nuts (optional).
   • Steps:
     1. Heat a non-stick pan and add grated coconut.
     2. Cook for a few minutes until it turns light brown.
     3. Add condensed milk and mix well until it thickens.
     4. Add cardamom powder and chopped nuts if using.
     5. Let it cool slightly, then shape into small balls.
     6. Your coconut ladoos are ready to serve!

2. Badam Halwa:

   • Ingredients: Almonds (soaked and peeled), ghee, sugar, saffron strands, cardamom powder.
   • Steps:
     1. Grind soaked and peeled almonds into a fine paste.
     2. Heat ghee in a pan, add almond paste, and cook on low flame.
     3. Stir continuously until it thickens.
     4. Add sugar, saffron strands, and cardamom powder.
     5. Continue cooking until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
     6. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve warm.

3. Rava Kesari:

   • Ingredients: Semolina (rava), ghee, sugar, water, saffron strands, cardamom powder, chopped nuts.
   • Steps:
     1. Heat ghee in a pan, add semolina, and roast until it turns light golden.
     2. In another pan, boil water and add saffron strands.
     3. Slowly pour the boiling saffron water into the roasted semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
     4. Add sugar and cardamom powder, mix well.
     5. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
     6. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve hot.

4. Besan Ladoo:

   • Ingredients: Gram flour (besan), ghee, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, chopped nuts.
   • Steps:
     1. Heat ghee in a pan, add gram flour, and roast on low flame until it turns aromatic and golden brown.
     2. Let it cool slightly, then add powdered sugar and cardamom powder.
     3. Mix well and shape into small balls while the mixture is still warm.
     4. Garnish with chopped nuts and let them cool completely before serving.

5. Kaju Katli:

   • Ingredients: Cashew nuts, sugar, water, ghee, cardamom powder.
   • Steps:
     1. Grind cashew nuts into a fine powder.
     2. In a pan, dissolve sugar in water to make a syrup.
     3. Add cashew powder to the syrup and cook on low flame, stirring continuously.
     4. Add ghee and cardamom powder, mix well until the mixture thickens.
     5. Transfer the mixture to a greased plate and spread evenly.
     6. Let it cool, then cut into diamond-shaped pieces and serve.

In addition to indulging in delectable treats, here are some ways to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya:

Puja and Donations: Many people perform puja (worship rituals) to deities like Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for prosperity and good fortune. Donating to charity is another significant aspect of the festival.

New Beginnings: Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day to embark on new ventures, such as starting a business, making an investment, or purchasing gold.

Family Gatherings: The festival is a wonderful opportunity to come together with family and friends, share a meal, and celebrate the spirit of abundance.

By following these tips and recipes, you can enjoy a delightful and meaningful Akshaya Tritiya celebration in 2024!

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