What is really AKSHAYA TRITIYA NOT GOLD PURCHASE
Akṣayatṛtīyā (अक्षयतृतीया) refers to the first festival of Vaiśākha
(Rādha), according to chapter 1.3 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th
century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem
narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in
Jainism.
Accordingly,
“[...] then, knowing the rules for giving alms free from faults, [Śreyāṃsa]
said to the Lord [Ṛṣabha], ‘Take this juice which is suitable’. The Lord
put together his hands and held out a dish made from his hands; Śreyāṃsa,
lifting up the pitchers of cane-juice in succession, emptied them. The
juice, though much, was contained in the Blessed One’s hand-dish; but his
joy at that time was not contained in Śreyāṃsa’s heart. Then the juice in
the Master’s hand congealed into a lofty pillar. Certainly the Lords have
powers unthought of. Then the Blessed One broke his fast with that juice;
but the eyes of gods, asuras, and men (were fed) by the nectar of the sight
of him. [...] This inexhaustible gift was made on the bright third of Rādha
and that was the beginning of the present-day festival of Akṣayatṛtīyā.
Beginning with Śreyāṃsa the duty of giving originated on earth, just as the
course of all practices and laws with the Master”
Note: During Akṣayatṛtīyā, oblations are made to deceased parents. A pot
full of water, a fan, and a pair of shoes are given to a priest for the use
of the dead father during the hot season. —(cf. Hindu Holidays, p. 5).
II Skanda Purana: Chapter 23 - The Greatness of Akshaya
Tṛtīyā Section 7 - Vaiśākhamāsa-māhātmya
Śrutadeva said:
1-5 Now I shall narrate the sin-destroying special efficacy of Akṣayatṛtīyā
occurring in the bright half of Vaiśākha.All those who take the holy bath
early in the morning at sunrise on that day, shall be rid of sins. They
will go to the great region of Viṣṇu.
If a person offers water libation with the Devas, Pitṛs and sages in view,
it is as good as the performance of Vedic studies, of sacrifices and of a
hundred Sraddhas by him.
Men who worship Madhusūdana and listen to the (divine) story on the
Akṣayatṛtīyā day are partakers of salvation.
If people make charitable gifts on that day for the propitiation of the
Slayer of Madhu, it will have auspicious and inexhaustible benefit at the
bidding of the Slayer of Madhu (Viṣṇu).
6. This Tithi is exceedingly auspicious. It has Devas, sages and Pitṛs as
its deities. It accords satisfaction unto all these three, when the eternal
Dharma is performed (on this day).
7. I shall tell, O tiger among kings, the reason for which this Tithi has
become famous. Listen to it with great mental concentration.
27-28. “After conquering Bali in Rasātala (nether worlds), he went to the
hermitage of Utathya. He forcibly enjoyed (the sage’s) wife and was
censured by his disciples. He is ashamed to come back to heaven. So he has
entered a cave of Meru. The Lord continues to stay there accompanied by
Śacī. He is thinking about his own (shameful) act.”
29-30. On hearing these words of his, Devas with Agni as their leader,
hurriedly went to the cave of Mountain Meru in order to see the lord and
request him. On seeing Devendra, the chastiser of Pāka, remaining hidden in
the cave they eulogized him by means of eulogies extolling his vigour and
exploits as well, well-known in the worlds.
31. “O Indra, obeisance to you, the lord of all the Devas. We are harassed
by the Daityas. Without you we are extremely afflicted and dejected.
32. We are dislodged from our abodes and we wander in different lands in
great misery. Hence, O Devendra, come and kill the enemies, O suppressor of
enemies.”
33. On being eulogized by Devas thus, he came through the entrance of the
cave. Due to sense of shame, he had bent down his head and he remained
gazing at the ground with his eyes.
34. He did not say anything, because his speech was choked on account of
sadness. On coming to know of it, Dhiṣaṇa spoke to Surendra who was afraid:
35-38. “O lord of Suras, do not be afraid or suspicious. This universe
depends upon Karma. Honour and dishonour, happiness and misery, profit and
loss and victory and defeat—all these occur to one in accordance with the
previous Karmas. There is no doubt about it. The individual soul closely
follows the Karmas. Misery is accorded by fate in due course. Wise men do
not bewail generally (when there is adversity). They are not elated when
there is happiness. Hence, this misery has befallen you on account of the
Karma that has started its fruition (effect), O lord. O Maghavan, having
attained that misery, it does not behove you to lament over it.”
On being told thus by his preceptor, Indra spoke to the overlords of the
Devas:
Indra said:
39-41. On account of the sexual contact with another man’s wife, my
strength, vigour, pure reputation, the power of Mantras, the power of
scriptural texts and the power of learning—all these have vanished. Hence I
remain silent.On hearing the words of Indra, all Devas accompanied by their
preceptor had a confidential meeting to devise means to restore his power
once again. Then Guru (Bṛhaspati), the most excellent one among those who
are conversant with things, spoke in a piteous tone.
Bṛhaspati said:
42. This month is Vaiśākha by name. It is liked much by the Slayer of
Madhu. In this month all the lunar days are meritorious. It is the most
favourite month of Mādhava.
43-45. There too in the bright half of this month (the third day) named
Akṣaya (is the most favourite). If anyone performs holy bath, charitable
gift, etc. with faith, thousands of his sins do perish. There is no doubt
about it. His prosperity will be free from blemishes. He will acquire
strength and courage. Hence for the sake of attaining the benefit, we shall
make Indra perform all the good holy rites such as holy bath, charitable
gift etc. (on the Akṣaya Tṛtīyā day).
46. He will regain that power of Vidyā, Mantra and scriptural texts. He
will have strength, courage and reputation as before.
47. After conferring thus along with the Devas, Guru (i.e. Jupiter) made
Indra perform all these holy rites which delight Hari.
48. He made him perform all those holy rites which yield worldly pleasures,
on the third lunar day named Akṣaya. Thereby the courage, strength etc. of
the lord attained the previous level.
49. The sin of sexual contact with another man’s wife disappeared
immediately. Thereafter Śakra, whose inauspiciousness was destroyed, became
like the Moon liberated from Rāhu.
50-55. Like Viṣṇu he shone amidst the Devas. Afterwards accompanied by
Devas he defeated Asuras. It was due to the great potency of the Tṛtīyā
that he entered Amarāvatī with all glory and a fanfare of conchs and
musical instruments. Permitted by Śakra the Suras went to their respective
abodes. Then they got back their shares in the Yajñas as before. Pitṛs got
their shares of the rice-balls as before. The sages were contented with the
study of the Vedas. The Daityas faced defeat.
Ever since then the Tṛtīyā named Akṣaya became famous in all the worlds. It
bestowed satisfaction on the Devas, sages and Pitṛs. Hence this is highly
meritorious. It destroys all Karmas. The Tṛtīyā named Akṣaya yields worldly
pleasures and salvation to men.
śrutadeva uvāca |
athātaḥ saṃpravakṣyāmi māhātmyaṃ pāpanāśanam |
akṣayyāyāstṛtīyāyāḥ site pakṣe ca mādhave || 1 ||
ye kurvaṃti ca tasyāṃ vai prātaḥ snānaṃ bhagodaye |
te sarve pāpanirmuktā yāṃti viṣṇoḥ paraṃ padam || 2 ||
devānpitṝnmunīnyastu kuryāduddiśya tarpaṇam |
tenā'dhītaṃ ca teneṣṭaṃ tena śrāddhaśataṃ kṛtam || 3 ||
madhusūdanamabhyarcya kathāṃ śṛṇvaṃti ye narāḥ |
akṣayyāyāṃ tṛtīyāyāṃ te narā muktibhāginaḥ || 4 ||
ye dānaṃ tatra kurvaṃti madhudviṭprītaye śubham |
tadakṣayyaṃ phalatyeva madhuśāsanaśāsanāt || 5 ||
III Akṣayatṛtīyā-vrata : Chapter 4 - Religious aspects
of the Matsyapurāṇa
The Akṣayatṛtīyā is regarded as one of the holiest tithis of a year. It is
the third day of bright fortnight (śuklapakṣa) of the month of Vaiśākha
(April-May). If this tṛtīyā falls in Kṛttikā nakṣatra then it is regarded
as more sacred. One who observes a vrata in this auspicious day begets
inexhaustible fruit of all his good deeds. The progeny of the devotee will
be unlimited and the good deeds of the person will never come to an end.
This vrata is known as Akṣayatṛtiyāvrata. It is described in the
Matsyapurāṇa that one who observes a fast in the third day of bright
fortnight of Vaiśākha attains imperishable fruits of his all good deeds.
In the 65th Chapter of the Matsyapurāṇa, the greatness of
Akṣayatṛtīyā-vrata is found described by lord Śiva to Nārada in response to
a query of the great sage. The Purāṇa mentions that one who is willing to
observe this vrata should take bath in water mixed with akṣata (unhusked
rice) and offer akṣata to Lord Viṣṇu. Akṣata or well-made barley meal
(saktu) should be offered to the brāhmaṇas as well as should be taken by
the devotee himself. By performing this vrata the devotee gets never ending
benefit. If this vrata is observed according to rules even for once, the
devotee begets the benefit of all the tṛtiyās. One who keeps a complete
fast on this tṛtiyā and worships Janārdana gets the benefit of having
performed a Rājasūya sacrifice and attains bliss. The Viṣṇusmṛti said that
one should fast on this tithi and worship Vāsudeva with whole grains of
rice and should offer them into fire and donate to the brāhmaṇa. Thus the
devotee becomes purified from all sins; whatever is donated or sacrificed
or muttered on this tithi brings inexhaustible results.
Kane remarks,
“The Bhaviṣyottarapurāṇa deals at some length with it. It says that this
tithi is one of the yugādi tithis because the kṛta age began on it.
Whatever is done on it, such as bath, gifts, muttering of sacred texts
(japa), offerings into fire, Veda study, satiating deceased (with water)
-all that becomes inexhaustible. It provides that gifts of jars of water
and of umbrellas and of footwear should be made (to brāhmaṇas) on this day
and that what is sacrificed or donated on this day never comes to an end
and therefore this tithi is called akṣaya (inexhaustible) by the sages.”
Describing the majesty of Pṛthūdaka tīrtha, the Vāmaṇapurāṇa
speaks about akṣayatṛtiyā. It is said in that Purāṇa that the day on which
the Moon, the Sun and the Jupiter unitedly come under Mārgaśirā nakṣatra,
is called Akṣayatṛtiyā and on this sacred day the devotee should visit the
Pṛthūdaka tīrthaIn the modern age also Akśayatṛtiyāvrata carries great
value. People worship Vāsudeva on this day. Śrī Bānkebihārī temple of
Vrindavan remains open for visiting the main idol of lord Vāsudeva only in
this auspicious day. Many businessmen start their businesses on this day.
Gifts of pitchers filled with water, together with sweets and seasonal
fruits are given in this vrata for the benefit of departed ancestors
IV The auspicious day of Akshaya-Tritiya is associated with
various historical events:
On this day, Mother Ganga descended on Earth.
Lord Parshuram appeared on the Earth.
Sudama met his childhood friend, Lord Krishna in Dwarka and received
unlimited wealth and prosperity.
Pandavas received the gift of “Akshaya Patra” from Sun-God.
Srila Vyasdeva began composing the Mahabharata.
On this day, Kubera received his position as the Lord of Wealth.
The construction of chariots of Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva and Mata
Subhadra, for celebrating annual Ratha Yatra festival at Jagannatha Pura,
also begin on this auspicious day.
In the temple of Kshira-chora Gopinath (Remuna, Orissa), the deities of
Madana-mohana, Govinda and Gopinath are smeared with sandalwood paste on
this day.
K RAJARAM IRS 30425
On Tue, 29 Apr 2025 at 22:40, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *SHRI LAKSHMI KUBERAR TEMPLE, RATNAMANGALAM,TIRUPORUR ROAD, CHENNAI*
>
> Dear friends,
>
> Today my posting is about Lakshmi Kubera temple, near Chennai. The entire
> area will be full of vehicles and temple will be over crowded today on
> account of *Akshaya Tritheeya.*
>
> I had visited the temple many times with family members. Especially during
> Akshaya thritheeya.
>
> Since Kubera like *GREEN COLOUR*, the priests, staff all will be wearing
> green colour, green colour dressing to Kubera. The archana bag will also be
> green, with a green currency of Rs 5-00. The currency may be very old,
> still people preserve it in their Almirah etc.
>
> Hope a divine reading. The information is from temple website, edited for
> language, spelling etc. and eliminating lengthy descriptions.
>
> Gopalakrishnan 30-4-2025
>
> Introduction
>
> Shri Lakshmi Kuberar with his abode in Rathinamangalam is at a village, in
> the Vandalur Kelambakkam Road at a Distance of 5kms From Vandalur. Above
> 200 Chennai blessed worshippers, Continuously visit Shri Lakshmi Kuberar
> Temple on Amavasya and Pournami Day. There is no doubt on worship their
> financial Strain is wiped off, leading to a blissful life with constant use
> of green colour in all our applications.
>
> History of the Temple
>
> Worship of Sri Lakshmi Kuberar is a universal popular phenomena, part
> and parcel of Divine ritual from time immomerial. Every temple worship
> concludes With Shri Kuberar Aarthi To invite goodness and Fortune, this
> worship is inevitable in everyone’s Life for Prosperity and Goodness
>
> Exploring the Pooja Details
>
> One should experience personally to witness the beauty of Sri Lakshmi
> Kuberar in different Alankaram on special occasions. Immediately after
> opening Shrine Shri kuberar Arathi with Mahamanthra is performed. Go-Matha
> worship on special days is a boon to Devotees to feel joy of darshan.
>
> Worship Practices
>
> Sri Lakshmi kuberar’s unique *worship is conducted in Tamil *with kubera
> mudra, and systematic regular Go-mathaworship on Fridays, with annadhana.
> Sri Lakshmi kuberar thirukalyan falls in the month of July celebrated with
> divinity and decorum.
>
> Deities
>
> Shodasa Ganapathi idols 16 forms
>
> *Navagrahas with consorts*
>
> Speical Sannithi for Sri Rama/ Anjaneya / Krishna / Nala Kubera and
> Manigreeva (sons of shri kuberar consort chithralakha)
>
> Special darshan centers of Selva muthukumaran
>
> Chinese Vasthu Laughing Buddha
>
> Brahma: Brahma is considered the creator god in Hinduism. He is often
> depicted with four faces and is associated with creation, knowledge, and
> the Vedas.
>
> Vishnu: Vishnu is one of the principal deities and is known as the
> preserver of the universe. He incarnates in various forms (avatars) to
> restore cosmic order. Some of his famous avatars include Rama and Krishna.
>
> Shiva: Shiva is the god of destruction and transformation. He is often
> depicted with a third eye, a crescent moon on his head, and a serpent
> around his neck. Shiva is also associated with meditation and asceticism.
>
> Lakshmi: Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. She
> is often depicted seated on a lotus flower and is worshipped for blessings
> related to financial success and abundance.
>
> Parvati: Parvati is the goddess of love, fertility, and devotion. She is
> often depicted as the consort of Shiva and is also worshipped in her
> various forms like Durga and Kali.
>
> Saraswati: Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and
> learning. She is usually depicted playing a musical instrument and is
> revered by students and artists.
>
> Ganesha: Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of beginnings, wisdom, and
> obstacles. He is widely worshipped as the remover of obstacles and is often
> invoked before starting new ventures.
>
> Hanuman: Hanuman is a devoted monkey god and a loyal follower of Lord
> Rama. He is known for his strength, loyalty, and courage. Hanuman is often
> worshipped for protection and strength.
>
> Kali: Kali is a fierce and powerful goddess associated with destruction
> and liberation. She is often depicted with a fierce expression and is
> worshipped by those seeking transformation and spiritual growth.
>
> Krishna: Krishna is a central deity, known for his divine playfulness,
> teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, and role as a divine lover. He is also a
> popular subject in Hindu mythology and art.
>
> Location of temple
>
> Shri Lakshmi Kuberar Dhiyana Mandabam is Located at Rathinamangalam
> Village in the Vandalur Kelambakkam Road branches From GST Road, Near
> Vandalur. Adjacent to Tagore Engineering College . Comfortable to reach
> by bus/car/share auto.
>
> Management
>
> Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Trust,Flat B-Gothi Suttham
> Apartment,New.No.29/old.No.11, Gopal street,
>
> T.Nagar, chennai, Tamilnadu,India - 600 017
>
> +91 91760 06176.www.srilakshmikuberar.com
>
> Temple Timings
>
> Morning: 06:00 am to 01:00 pm
>
> Evening: 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
>
> On Special days like Deepavali, Akshaya Trithiya, New year temple will be
> fully opened.
>
> For Donations
>
> We solicit donations for over all maintenance of this Temple and regular
> Annadhan for More information Bakthas May please call us to have blessings
> of Shri Lakshmi Kuberar.
>
> Special Poojas
>
> The “108 Kubera Pooja” likely refers to a specific ritual or worship
> practice associated with Lord Kubera, who is considered the god of wealth
> in Hinduism. The number 108 is considered sacred in many Hindu traditions
> and is often used as a count for various spiritual practices, including
> mantras, meditation, and prayers.
>
> Performing a Kubera Pooja involves invoking the blessings of Lord Kubera
> to seek prosperity, wealth, and abundance. Here’s a general outline of what
> the ritual might involve:
>
> Preparation: Cleanse yourself and the space where you will be performing
> the pooja. Gather the necessary items, such as an idol or image of Lord
> Kubera, flowers, incense, lamps, fruits, and offerings.
>
> Invocation: Begin by invoking Lord Kubera’s presence. You can do this by
> chanting specific mantras dedicated to Kubera or by offering prayers to
> him, expressing your intentions and seeking his blessings.
>
> Offerings: Offer flowers, incense, lamps, and other symbolic items to the
> deity as a gesture of devotion. Some devotees may also offer fruits,
> sweets, and other traditional offerings.
>
> Recitation: Chanting of Kubera mantras or stotras (devotional hymns)
> associated with Lord Kubera is an integral part of the pooja. The most
> famous mantra associated with Kubera is the “Kubera Gayatri Mantra,” which
> is chanted to invoke his blessings.
>
> Counting 108: As mentioned earlier, the number 108 holds significance in
> Hindu traditions. During the pooja, you may chant a specific mantra or
> prayer 108 times. This repetition is believed to enhance the spiritual
> power of the practice.
>
> Intentions and Prayers: While performing the pooja, you can express your
> intentions for prosperity and abundance. Pray sincerely, asking for
> Kubera’s blessings to fulfill your material needs and lead a successful
> life.
>
> Aarti and Blessings: Conclude the pooja by performing an aarti, where you
> circulate a lamp in front of the deity and offer your final prayers. This
> is followed by seeking Lord Kubera’s blessings for a prosperous life.
>
> It’s important to note that the exact procedures, mantras, and practices
> may vary based on regional traditions and personal beliefs.
>
> “Ganapathi Pooja” and “Homam” are both important rituals in Hinduism,
> each with its own significance and purpose. Let’s explore both of these
> rituals:
>
> Ganapathi Pooja: Ganapathi Pooja is a worship ritual dedicated to Lord
> Ganesha, the elephant-headed god who is revered as the remover of obstacles
> and the harbinger of good fortune. This pooja is often performed before
> commencing any auspicious event, ceremony, or new endeavour to seek
> Ganesha’s blessings for success and to remove any obstacles that might
> hinder the progress. Here’s a general outline of how Ganapathi Pooja is
> performed:
>
> Preparation: Cleanse the area where the pooja will be performed. Gather
> necessary items such as an idol or image of Lord Ganesha, flowers, incense,
> lamps, fruits, and offerings.
>
> Invocation: Begin by invoking Lord Ganesha’s presence. This is usually
> done through chanting of Ganesha mantras and offering prayers.
>
> Offerings: Offer symbolic items like flowers, incense, lamps, and food to
> Lord Ganesha as a sign of devotion.
>
> Recitation: Chant specific Ganesha mantras or stotras (devotional hymns)
> dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The most well-known mantra for Lord Ganesha is
> the “Ganesha Gayatri Mantra.”
>
> Prayers: Offer your prayers, seeking Ganesha’s blessings for success,
> wisdom, and the removal of obstacles.
>
> Aarti: Conclude the pooja with an aarti, where a lit lamp is circled in
> front of Lord Ganesha. This symbolizes the dispelling of darkness and the
> presence of divine light.
>
> Homam: Homam, also known as Havan, is a fire ritual that involves
> offerings made into a consecrated fire. It’s a more elaborate and complex
> ritual compared to poojas. The fire in the ritual is considered a symbol of
> transformation and a conduit for sending offerings to the divine realm.
> Homams are performed to invoke the blessings of specific deities and seek
> their favor for various purposes. Each homam is associated with a
> particular deity and has its own set of mantras, offerings, and procedures.
>
> Both Ganapathi Pooja and Homam are performed with deep reverence and
> devotion, seeking divine blessings for different aspects of life.
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