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AKSHAY TRITIYA( 13--05--2013) Akshay Tritiya was the day when Ganesha, the God of wisdom and remover of obstacles removal, started writing the epic Mahabharata to Ved Vyas's dictation. As per Hindus, this day is ruled by god Vishnu, the preserver-god in the Hindu Trinity. On this day  Treta Yuga began and the river Ganges, the most sacred river of India, descended to the earth from the heaven. It was also on this day that Goddess Annapoorna Devi was born. Kubera received his wealth and position as custodian of wealth and property along with Goddess Lakshmi on this day, by praying to Lord Shiva at Shivapuram. It is also traditionally observed as the birthday of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of god Vishnu. The Scriptures speak about how he reclaimed the land from the sea. In Mahabharata,Yudhishtira receives the Akshaya patra, which he uses to serve food for all the needy in his Kingdom.It is on this day that poor Sudama, the best friend of Krishna visits Lord Krishna to greet him after He became the King. With nothing to offer due to his poverty, Sudama takes with him Poha (puffed rice) and offers it to his friend and never discusses his poverty though he intends to. But on his return he finds his hut changed to a Palace. It is also on this day that Dushasana, Duryodhana's brother unveils Draupadi at the Royal Court where Krishna protects her providing the 'unending' veil... Adi Shankara recited the Kanaka Dhara Stotram on this day for the sake of the poor couple at whose house he stopped for Bhiksha on the day and was offered the only available gooseberry in the house. Akshaya Tritiya, the third day of the bright-half of the lunar month of Vaisakha is considered as one of the most sacred days of the year. The day is generally observed by fasting and worship Lord Vasudeva with rice grains. A dip in the river Ganges on this day is considered to be very auspicious. Knowledge gained or charity done on this day is very fruitful. It is considered to be very lucky day to start new business or venture. Many people buy gold or property on this day. Newspapers are chockful of Ads for Gold !. Fasts are kept on this day and pujas are performed. In charity, fan, rice, salt, ghee sugar, vegetables, tamarind, fruit, clothes, are given. Vishnu is worshipped on this day. Tulsi water is sprinkled in the nearby are of the idol while performing aarti. It is believed that god Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, is the richest deity. Lakshmi Tantram says that even Kubera will pray to goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and consort of Vishnu, on this day. On this day, a day-long Kubera Lakshmi Puja is performed in which an image of Lakshmi is worshipped along with Sudarsana Kubera Yantra, symbolising Kubera. Importance of worshipping the picture of 'Vaibhav-Lakshmi' with Sree Vishnu, on the day of 'Akshay Trutiya : On the day of 'Akshay Trutiya', a King or those who have the responsibility of taking care of the subjects, should perform 'puja', with gratitude and devotion, of the picture of 'Vaibhav-Lakshmi' with Sree Vishnu as it helps to make the subjects happy and prosperous.

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