Legends of Akshaya Tritiya: Mythological Stories Behind the Auspicious Day

Curated By :

Sachin Haldankar

Last Updated:April 30, 2025, 20:16 IST

Explore the sacred tales of Akshaya Tritiya — from the birth of Lord Parashuram to the descent of the Ganga, and the divine beginning of the Mahabharata by Lord Ganesha.

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Each legend enriches the eternal essence of this auspicious day. (Image: Network 18)

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Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Parashuram Jayanti - birthday of Lord Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. (Image: Network 18)

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On this day, Lord Kubera, treasurer of heavens, received his wealth from Goddess Lakshmi (Image: Network 18)

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The Treta Yug is believed to have started on Akshaya Tritiya. It's also the day when the holy river ganga descended to earth from heaven (Image: Network 18)

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Pandava king Yudhishthira received Akshaya Patra (a vessel which never runs out of food) to serve the needy of his kingdom (Image: Network 18)

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It is believed that Lord Ganesha started writing the Mahabharata which was being recited by Ved Vyas on Akshaya Tritiya (Image: Network 18)

Legends of Akshaya Tritiya: Mythological Stories Behind the Auspicious Day

Explore the sacred tales of Akshaya Tritiya — from the birth of Lord Parashuram to the descent of the Ganga, and the divine beginning of the Mahabharata by Lord Ganesha.

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