New Delhi, April 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, an auspicious day for starting new things, making purchases - especially for gold and silver.
In a tweet, PM Modi wished that this auspicious festival associated with the tradition of charity and start of auspicious work, brings happiness, prosperity, and good health in everyone’s life.
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus and Jains across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune.
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated through prayer, almsgiving, and spirituality. The day is considered t to be highly lucky for starting new businesses, making investments, and buying gold and real estate.
In Sanskrit, the word 'Akshaya' means 'never diminishing'. It is said that things that start on this day expand forever with fewer obstacles in their way, and that doing good deeds on this day will bring eternal success and fortune.