From Anna Dannam To Jal Daanam, Astrologer Ridhi Bahl Shares All What You Should Donate This Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as ‘Akha Teej’, is an auspicious day for the Hindus and the Jains. It is celebrated on the third lunar day of the bright moon of Vaishakha/ Baisakh month and this year it is falling on 7th May. On this day the sun and moon, both are exalted, they are at their peak of brightness on this day. The Sun is the signification of soul and Moon represents the mind.

The word Akshay means ‘eternal’ which means never demolish, it is believed that if you do charity on this day you will be blessed. The day is considered auspicious for starting new ventures, as anything initiated on this day will grow and bring prosperity. In the Bhagavad Gita, it is recommended that one should do charity on this day without expecting any returns.

Significance of Akshaya Tritiya

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Akshaya Tritiya is significant for a number of reasons. It is the day when Sat yuga is believed to have started. The sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Parasurama, was born on this day. Ved Vyas and Lord Ganesha started scripting Mahabharata on this holy day. It is believed that if you donate something you can attain long life, wealth and prosperity.

So, HerZindagi team spoke to Ridhi Bahl, astrologer, about what we should donate on this day and the significance of it. Take a look at the following things that you can donate on Akshaya Tritiya for prosperity.

Anna Daanam (Food Donation)

“There’s no greater donation than the donation of food.” – Bhagavad Gita

Indeed true, there’s no better feeling than the satisfaction you get after making a noble deed. Make this day a lot more auspicious by feeding hungry stomachs. Not just humans, but feed street animals, cow, and birds.

Jal Daanam (Water Donation)

“Akshay Tritiya falls in the hot month of summers and earlier, there were no refrigerators available, drinking water from an earthen pot was considered to be luxury. Thus it was a tradition made in the olden days of donating earthen pots to the poor so that they could drink cold waters during the hot summer days,” said Ridhi Bahl, an astrologer.

It is believed that offering water to thirsty will attract wealth in your life.

Kumkum Daanam (Vermilion Donation)

Couples, who donate sindoor on this day, will increase the trust, love, and understanding among them. Doing so also increases the life of the husband.

Also Read: Why Akshay Tritiya would be the perfect wedding date

Chandan Daanam (Sandalwood Donation)

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Donating sandalwood on this day, will keep you safe and prevents accidents.

Vastra Daanam (Clothes Donation)

If you donate clothes to needy people, it’ll keep you free from diseases and health.

Thamboolam Daanam (Betel Leaf Donation)

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Donating betel leaves on this auspicious day will enhance your overall personality. It is believed that the betel leaf was produced during Samudramanthan, and is an abode to all demigods.

Shayana Daanam (Bed Donation)

Donating bed on this day will give you all the happiness you ask for.

Udakumbha Daanam

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Offering water in a bronze container with saffron, camphor and tulsi leaves, will help you to get rid of pitra dosh (ancestral curse). It’ll also help you find a suitable match for yourself and blesses the married couple with a baby.

Visit www.ridhibahl.com if you want to seek an astrologer’s advice, or to know more about it.

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