Akshaya Tritiya – April 30, 2025

Significance:
Akshaya Tritiya, falling on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Vaishakha, is considered one of the most auspicious days for invoking Goddess Shree Samrajyalakshmi’s blessings for wealth, prosperity, and success. The word “Akshaya” means inexhaustible or never diminishing, signifying that any good deeds or offerings made on this day multiply exponentially, bringing blessings without end. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day will bring prosperity and good fortune, especially for businesses and ventures.

Rituals:
1. Early Morning Cleansing: Begin the day with a fresh bath to purify yourself and prepare for the rituals. Ensure that the puja area is clean and well-decorated.
2. Set up an Altar: Place an idol or picture of Goddess Shree Samrajyalakshmi on a clean altar. You can also use a Kalash (holy water pot) to invite divine energy.
3. Offer Flowers: Offer fresh red or yellow flowers to the goddess.
4. Offer Sweets and Fruits: Prepare traditional offerings like ladoos, kheer (sweet rice), and fruits such as bananas and coconuts. These are symbolic of prosperity.
5. Lighting Diyas (Oil Lamps): Light at least one oil lamp to symbolize the presence of Lakshmi. The light represents the triumph of good over evil.
6. Chant Lakshmi Stotra: Recite Lakshmi Ashtakshara Mantra (ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि तन्नो लक्ष्मी प्रचोदयात्) or Lakshmi Ashtakshara Stotra for invoking her blessings.
7. Offer Money or Gold: If possible, purchase gold or silver on this day as it’s believed to bring prosperity. Alternatively, making charitable donations is highly beneficial.
8. Final Prayer: Conclude by offering your prayers for health, wealth, happiness, and a successful future.

Benefits:
– Wealth and Prosperity: Akshaya Tritiya is said to bring unending wealth and prosperity, especially when initiated with devotion and sincerity.
– Success in Ventures: It is a favorable day for new beginnings, especially in business or important personal projects.
– Spiritual Growth: Apart from material wealth, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi also brings mental peace, clarity, and spiritual growth.

Accessible to All:
Even those with limited resources can participate in the puja. Offering a simple prayer, lighting a lamp, and chanting the Lakshmi mantra can bring immense blessings. The spirit of devotion and faith is more important than the offerings themselves.

By following these simple but powerful steps, you can invoke the divine blessings of Goddess Shree Samrajyalakshmi on Akshaya Tritiya, setting the stage for wealth, success, and spiritual growth in the coming year.