AGARTALA, April 26 (TIWN): Along with the whole country, Tripura also celebrated Akshay Tritiya but no temple was opened due to COVID19 lockdown situations across.

By maintaining social distances, the minimum rituals were completed.

Akshay Tritiya is considered to be an auspicious day from many aspects. There are many legends and stories related to it that proves its significance in Hindu culture. It marks the beginning of summers, farmers enjoy this time of crop ripening by observing fasts and organizing fairs. It is also believed that one of the manifestations of Lord Vishnu to save the world was born on this day itself.

As per the belief, it is said that this is the best time for those who are suffering from obstacles at work and other ventures or those who are not getting any other auspicious muhurat to perform sacred deeds. It is considered to be an auspicious time to start everything from the scratch. Afresh. It is an ideal day to purchase Gold and to expand your new ventures successfully.

Akshay Tritiya is believed to be the festival for accomplishing enormous prosperity. Sacred deeds, charity, donations, austerities, holy bath etc have special significance on this day. Taking bath in holy rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna is considered very auspicious.