16-days Mahalakshmi Vrat
Today, 26 April 2020 is Akshaya Tritiya. Akshay Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is an auspicious festive day in Hinduism. Devotees believe it is an auspicious occasion for charity, donations, and to buy gold, silver, and other valuable items like cars, 4 wheelers.
Akshay Tritiya is mentioned in several Puranas and other Holy Scriptures. Many legends and stories are associated with this festival. Kuchela met Sri Krishna after a long time and got abundant wealth on this day. Kubera was appointed as the Banker of the Heaven on Akhatrij day. Goddess Annapurna was born on this day as per some legends.
Many temple festivals are celebrated on this day. Lord Parshuram Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.
Basaveshwara, the social worker of 12th century and the founder of Lingayatha or Veera Shaiva sect of Hinduism, was also born on Akshaya Tritiya day as Basava Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.
Chardham Yatra, the holy tour to four historical temples in Hinduism – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath temples, begins on this day and continues till Diwali (Kartik month).
Lakshmi Puja, Kuber Puja, Gauri Puja, and Krishna Chandan Puja are the most auspicious rituals to follow on this day.
Chandan Jatra is celebrated in Puri Jagannath Temple on Akshay Tritiya. Chandanotsavam is the ritual observed on this day in Simhachalam Narasimha swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Panchang, 26 April 2020
प्रमादीचा नाम संवत्सर, वैशाख मॉस, शुक्ल पक्ष, तृतीया तिथि, रोहिणी नक्षत्र, शोभन योग, वणिज करण |
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:00 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:48
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)08:06 Chandrastama (Moonset)21:49
Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Tritiya – 13:22
Nakshatra Rohini – 22:56
Yoga Shobhana – 23:55
Karana Vanija – 25:59*
Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Vaisaakha
Amavasyanta Month Vaisaakha
Shaka Samvatsara: Sharvari
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Pramadicha
Rahu Kalam: 17:12 – 18:48
Gulika Kalam: 15:36 – 17:12
Yama Gandam: 12:24 – 14:00
North Indian Hindi Calendar – Vaishakh Mahina 2077 (Vaishakh Maas)
Malayalam Calendar – Medam Month 1195 (Meda Masam)
Kannada Calendar – Vaisakha Maasa
Tamil Calendar – Chithirai Month (Chithirai Masam)
Bengali Calendar – Baisakh Mash 1427
Nepali Calendar – Vaishakh Maas 2077
Telugu Calendar – Vaishakha Masam (Vaishakham)
Marathi Calendar – Vaishakh Maas
Gujarati Calendar – Vaishakh Maas
Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Mesha
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Vrishabha
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 19:28 – 21:12
Abhijit: 11:59 – 12:50
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 28:54* – 30:36*
Durmuhurthams: 17:06 – 17:57
chandanotsavam at simhachalam lakshmi narasimha swamy temple during akshaya tritiya 2020