When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2012 – Akshaya Tritiya 2012 Date falls on Tuesday, April 24 2012

When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2012 – Akshaya Tritiya 2012 Date falls on Tuesday, April 24.

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej is an auspicious day for Hindus and Jains. Akshaya means ‘imperishable’ and ‘Tritiya’ means the third in Bengali. It falls in months of April-May which according to Hindu Almanac is the third lunar day of the bright half or Shukla Paksha of Bengali month Baisakh. As per the planetary positions, both sun and moon remains in exaltation that is at the peak of brightness.

Auspicious days for buying Gold in India 2012

The following are some of the days considered auspicious
for gold purchases in 2012 according to the Hindu calendar
 in India, the world's biggest consumer.

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Date      Occasion           Significance   
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Feb. 7    Pushyamrit         Launching new ventures    
Mar. 23   Gudi Padwa         Maharashtrian new year    
Apr. 24   Akshaya Tritiya    Gold invokes prosperity    
May  26   Pushyamrit         Launching new ventures    
June 21   Gurupushyamrit     Launching new ventures    
July 19   Gurupushyamrit     Launching new ventures    
Aug. 2    Raksha Bandan      Festival    
Aug. 16   Gurupushyamrit     Launching new ventures    
Sept. 12  Pushyamrit         Launching new ventures    
Oct. 24   Dussera            Festival    
Nov. 11   Dhanteras          Gold invokes prosperity    
Nov. 13   Laxmi Pujan         Worshipping goddess of wealth    
Nov. 14   Diwali/Balipratipada Festival of Lights    
Nov. 15   Bhaubij             Festival    
Dec. 31   Pushyamrit          Launching new ventures    
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The biggest gold buying festivals are Akshaya Tritiya
and Dhanteras.

An inauspicious phase -- Shradh -- a period for paying
 homage to ancestors, is from Oct. 1 to Oct. 16.
The Hindu calendar has regional variations, but the
above dates are broadly followed across the country
in gold trade for planning inventories. 

Akshaya Tritiya 2011 - Buy Gold Silver and other metals or Real Estate in these days

Invest in Gold periodically every week and month to own lot of GOLD and SILVER

Akshaya Tritiya or Akshaya Trithiya is one of the most auspicious days for Hindus. Akshaya Tritiya 2011 date is May 6, Friday. Akshaya Tritiya 2011 is even more auspicious as it falls on Friday. It is celebrated on the third day of the first half of Vaishakha Maas (Vaishakha Shudda Tritiya or Thadiya). As per the Hindu traditions and culture, this festival is considered as the most significant day to perform sacred deeds (Punya Karya).

In Sanskrit, the meaning of Akshaya is never diminishing. As the meaning says, on the day of Akshaya Tritiya people never feel the dearth of happiness or bliss.

What is the Importance and Significance of Akshaya Tritiya as per the Hindu Astrology?
According to the Hindu Astrology, especially in terms of Muhurtas, Akshaya Tritiya is considered as one of the three most auspicious Muhurtas (Sade-Teen Muhurat). One is the first thithi of the Chaitra Month (Ugadi Day), second is the tenth thithi of the Lunar month Ashwin or Aswayuja masam (Vijaya Dashami Day) and the third one is the third thithi of Vaishakha masa, the Akshaya Tirtiya Day. It is also referred as Unboojha Muhurat.

What is the Importance and Significance of Akshaya Tritiya as per the Hindu Mythology?
As per the Hindu religious texts and epics, the Thretha Yuga was started on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, Hindus also observe the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarantion of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu.

As mentioned in the Vedas, on the day of Akshaya Trithiya, along with Lord Ganesha Sage Veda Vyasa initiated writing the great epic, Mahabharata. Puranas describe the day of Akshaya Trithiya is the birthday of Lord Parasurama (Lord Parasurama Jayanthi). The Hindu scriptures and other sacred texts explained the greatness of Lord Parasuram.

On the day of Akshaya Tirtiya, Lord Shri Balarama Jayanthi (birthday of Lord Sri Balaram) is also celebrated. Balarama was the elder brother of Lord Sri Krishna. Lord Balaram is significantly known with his weapon ‘Hal. Lord Balarama is also referred as one of the Dasavatara, ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

What are the Rituals, Customs and Traditions of Akshay Tritiya?
Akshay Tritiya festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Worship of Lord Vishnu on Akshay Tritiya eradicates and removes ones sins and makes him free from all sorrows. Puranas described that Devotees who perform Sri Maha Vishnu Puja on Akshay Tritiya may attain salvation.

In some regions, devotees keep fasts on Akshaya Tritiya. As per the Puranas, charity of food, clothes and other edible material on Akshaya Tritiya is also considered as most important ritual of the festival. There is a ritual to perform Goddess Tulsi Puja on Akshay Tritiya in some regions of India.

Invest in Gold periodically every week and month to own lot of GOLD and SILVER

Akshaya Tritiya 2011 falls on May 6 Friday - Buy Gold in Madurai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy

Invest in Gold periodically every week and month to own lot of GOLD and SILVER

Akshaya Tritiya 2011 falls on May 6 Friday.

Akshaya Tritiya, variously spelt as Akshya Thiritiya, Akshaya Trutheeya, Akshaya Tritiiya and also called Akshaya Trithi, falling on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Vaisakha of the traditional Hindu calendar, is one of the four most auspicious days of the year for Hindus. In 2011, the date of Akshaya Trithiya is May 6.

The word Akshaya, a Sanskrit word, literally means one that never diminishes, and the day is believed to bring good luck and success. It is widely celebrated in all parts of India by different sections of the society irrespective of their religious faith and social grouping. The day is particularly considered auspicious for buying long term assets like gold and silver, including ornaments made of the same; diamond and other precious stones; and the real estate. The legend states that any venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, it is normal to see many of the new ventures, like starting a business, ground breaking for construction etc on the Akshaya

Invest in Gold periodically every week and month to own lot of GOLD and SILVER

Madurai Jeweller - Thangamayil Jewellery/Jewellry going public - IPO

I am really glad to hear such news about a Madurai Gold Jewellery retailer.

YES!! Madurai based Gold Jewellery retailer, Thangamayil Jewellery is going public in market and issued IPO for almost rupees 29 crores.

It is one of the leading jewellery retailers in Madurai and trades in Gold Jewellery, Diamond and Platinum jewels. It has introduced the Hallmarking practice for the first time in Madurai.

For the year ended March 31, 2009, it has reported 10% jump in its net sales.

The price band for the issue has fixed at Rs 70-75 per equity share.

The company intends to use issue proceeds for expansion of existing business by establishing retail outlets at Tuticorin, Dindigul, Theni, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti and Sivakasi, and for renovation of the existing outlet at Madurai.

Considering the increase of Gold prices and profits these companies make - it is a good idea to think about these companies for investment. Disclaimer - I am NO financial adviser.

Madurai Meenakshi Kumbabishekam Photos 2009 - Chitrai Festival - Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya day as well

If you had been looking for Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Kumbabishekam Photos in the internet, here are some of them -

http://www.maduraimeenakshi.org/photo_gallery.php

http://picasaweb.google.com/dhandapani.kb/Meenakshi_Kumbabishekam

http://lovelydeeps.blogspot.com/2009/04/madurai-meenakshi-amman-temple.html

By the way - Chitra/Chithra Thiruvizha/Festival in Madurai is planned to start on April 26th 2009.

Another thing to note in the background is April 27th 2009 is Akshaya Tritiya! When you come to Chitrai Festival, just drop by the jewellery shops in Madurai for your GOLD Shopping and any ICICI bank for Gold Coins:)

Akshaya Trithya - Auspicious day for buying gold, silver, real estate etc., in Madurai

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Akshaya Tritiya, variously spelt as Akshya Thiritiya, Akshaya Trutheeya, Akshaya Tritiiya and also called Akshaya Trithi, falling on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Vaisakha of the traditional Hindu calendar, is one of the four most auspicious days of the year for Hindus. The word Akshaya, a Sanskrit word, literally means one that never diminishes, and the day is believed to bring good luck and success. It is widely celebrated in all parts of India by different sections of the society irrespective of their religious faith and social grouping. The day is particularly considered auspicious for buying long term assets like gold and silver, including ornaments made of the same; diamond and other precious stones; and the real estate. The legend states that any venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, it is normal to see many of the new ventures, like starting a business, ground breaking for construction etc on the Akshaya Tritiya Day.

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