Go beyond Gold this Akshaya Tritiyai
Posted on: 04/May/2011 4:18:37 AM
Not planning to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiyai and still would like to enjoy the festival? On May 6th, you can experience another side to the Festival of Gold. Just walk into Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, near Ayyappan Temple in �U� Block, Anna Nagar and you can participate in some rare Vedic ceremonies instead.
�It is very unlikely that you will witness Gaja Pooja, Ashwa Pooja and Gho Pooja anywhere else. The elephant signifies power, the horse is the symbol of stamina and the cow represents prosperity. In the past, only kings used to perform these rituals to invoke these qualities in their lives. We are bringing back these rituals so that everyone can join us in celebrating the simplicity and beauty of the rich Vedic culture�, says Jyoti Benkovich, Director, AstroVed, a leading organization in the field of Vedic Sciences who have organized this event.
You can visit the premises during 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and witness many other prosperity rituals including - a grand Homa for Goddess Sundara Mahalakshmi who controls 64 kinds of wealth energies; special Poojas for symbols of auspiciousness, such as Kanya (young girl), Brahmachari (young boy), Sumangali (married woman) and Thampathy (married couple); and the fortune-granting Thiru Vilaku (lamp) Pooja. These rituals are well-proven to amplify our collective prayers for bringing wealth for all.
After all, Akshaya Tritiyai is one of the few very auspicious times in the year, and this year it falls on Friday, May 6th, thus giving it an added significance. �The number �6� represents Venus (luxury) and Fridays are ruled by Goddess Lakshmi who can grant abundant wealth. As per Vedic Astrology, the energies of Sun (worldly success), Moon (mental acumen), Jupiter (auspiciousness), Mars (stamina) and Venus are at their peak on this day�, reveals Ram Kumar, Head - Vedic Research, AstroVed.
Akshaya Tritiyai literally translates to - the Third Moon of Inexhaustible Returns. No wonder, this day is so revered that any positive action performed on this day is said to magnify to infinite proportions. However, the increasing emphasis on buying gold on this day has resulted in a loss of sheen for the lesser-known but equally important aspects associated with the festival.
�As per scriptures, the charitable deeds done during this time are said to grow multifold. Then, one will not face lack of any kind and is sure to attain all the fulfillments in life. It is also important to propitiate one�s ancestors on this day�, shares Dr. KV Seshadrinatha Sastri, eminent Vedic scholar and former Principal of Sanskrit College, Madras.
