Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

26th April, 2020, Sunday is the date of Akshaya Tritiya. 'Akshaya' means "unending wealth" and 'Tritiya' means the third lunar day. The day is considered auspicious by Hindus and Jains in many regions of India for new ventures, marriages, expensive investments such as in gold or other property, and any new beginnings. It is also a day of remembrance for the loved ones who have died.    The day is regionally significant for women, married or unmarried, who pray for the well being of the men in their lives or the one they may in future get engaged to. After prayers, they distribute germinating gram (sprouts), fresh fruits and Indian sweets. If the Akshaya Tritiya falls on a Monday ( Rohini ), the festival is believed to be even Fasting, charity and helping others on this day is another festive practice. Very important, and as related to the name of the festival itself is the best of  Akshaya Patra , to  Draupadi , by God  Krishna , during the visit of s...