30/04/2025
Today is Akshaya Tritiya. Why is this important?
1. Today is the day when Lord Shiva was happy with Parvati’s intense Tapasya to win Lord Shiva as her husband. Lord Shiva accepted her devotion and agreed to marry her. So, it signifies the divine union Shiva and Parvati.
2. Ganga descended to earth from heaven and Shiva bore her in his hair. Symbolizes divine compassion and balance.
3. Sage Vyasa started to recite Mahabharat to lord Ganesha
4. In Mahabharat, Lord Krishna blessed Draupadi with a mystical vessel would provide endless supply of food (abundance and sustenance)
5. It is Parasuram Jayanti (6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu)
6. Matangi Jayanti (one from 10 mahavidyas)
7. Lord Krishana’s friend, Sudhama offered him handful of beaten rice today. He was blessed with wealth in return by Krishna. Divine reward for sincere love and devotion.
8. In Nepal, it signifies auspicious time to start sowing rice and other early monsoon crops. They also offer donation of Sattu and sweet water to anyone on the street.