Falling on April 24th, Akshay Tritiyia is counted among the most astrologically-important dates for couples and families searching for a suitable day for hosting the marriage or engagement ceremony.
Significance of Akshay Tritiyia
The significance of Akshaya Tritiyia is acknowledged across the nation. It transcends nearly every state of the nation, particularly across the agricultural communities. Apart from its marriage-centric appeal, Akshay Tritiyia is also regarded as a sacred day for starting a new venture or buying something new. The tradition of tying the knot on Akshaya Tritiyia has existed in India for centuries. For the Hindu community, Akshay Tritiyia represents one of the most awaited mahurats that symbolizes materialistic gains, inflow of wealth and the promise of overall well-being.
Growing Fervour of Akshay Tritiyia
For a long time, the matrimonial significance of this date was largely limited to the semi-urban and rural locales across India. However, in recent years, the urban society too has woken-up and realized the importance of Akshaya Tritiyia. This isn't limited to only tying the knot. Many families have started choosing this day to solemnize the marriage by hosting a small ceremony where the in-laws exchange small gifts.
Gifting Trends on Akshay Tritiyia
Understandably, the maximum rush is seen at jewellery shops. Many of the city shops get special permission to keep their counters open late into the night, often up to midnight.
Contemporary times provide more options for couples and families to ensure that the soon-to-be-married girl or the newly-wed bride is gifted something valuable. The list of gifted items includes various gadgets like laptops, PC tablets or a new mobile handset.
However, the conventional way is to gift at least one item of gold to the girl. Thus, gold coins have become a popular gifting item on Akshaya Tritiyia. This is also a practical solution for those who cannot afford to purchase jewellery which isn't surprising considering the rising prices of gold.
Practical Side to Akshay Tritiyia for Couples
Many couples regard Akshaya Tritiyia as the best time for getting married since the temperatures start soaring around this time of the year and the heat is unbearable for the next, four months. This is why marriage bookings on Akshaya Tritiyia have now become so demanding, with the waiting period often running into months. This also means that the Honeymoon can be planned when the summers have finally set-in across subcontinent. This gives couples the chance to escape the heat, i.e. plan a summer vacation-cum-honeymoon!
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