The Legends Behind Akshaya Tritiya: From Draupadi’s Akshaya Patra to Parashurama’s Birth
Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu and Jain calendars Celebrated on the third lunar day Tritiya of the bright half Shukla Paksha of the month of Vaishakha it typically falls in April or May The term Akshaya means eternal imperishable or that which never diminishes making this day especially significant for new beginnings investments and acts of charity Why is Akshaya Tritiya Celebrated The day is deeply rooted in mythology and spiritual traditions Here are some of the most well-known reasons why Akshaya Tritiya is revered The Birth of the Treta YugaAkshaya Tritiya is believed to mark the beginning of the Treta Yuga the second of the four yugas epochs in Hindu cosmology This epoch saw the birth of great figures like Lord Rama Lord Parashurama and many pivotal events in Indian epics Lord Parashurama s BirthThe day is