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On April 22, Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid, while at the same time, Hindus and Jains in India and beyond commemorated the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Despite the fact that both celebrations were observed by people of different religions, members of the respective groups perform them with tremendous passion and excitement.

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Akshaya Tritiya is a Hindu festival celebrated on the third ‘Tithi’ or lunar day of the bright half of Vaishakha month. On the other hand, Eid is an important Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is celebrated with prayers, feasting, and giving alms to the poor.

Despite the differences in their cultural and religious roots, both festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by people of their respective communities. They provide an opportunity for people to come together, share their happiness, and create lasting memories with their loved ones.

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In recent years, people are trying to create rifts between the people by creating differences between the festivals

While one side asks people not to greet “Eid Mubarak,” others go one step ahead by dismissing Akshaya Tritiya.

Indian liberals think that Hindus invented Akshaya Tritiya just to make fun of Muslims. Despite the fact that there are several tales and auspicious festivals associated with this day, Indian liberals have crossed limits. They are giving various absurd statements to dismiss Akshaya Tritiya.

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While liberals are dismissing Akshaya Tritiya without giving other thoughts, they don’t know the importance of Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, marked a special occasion for Hindus and Jains worldwide. This annual festival is celebrated on the third ‘Tithi’ or lunar day of the bright half of Vaishakha month when the sun and moon are believed to be most auspicious in the sky. The Sanskrit word “Akshaya” means imperishable, and the festival is observed with great reverence.

Hindus commemorate this day as the birthday or Janmotsav of Bhagwan Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu and also one of the Chiranjivis from Hindu mythology. It is also believed that Bhagwan Ganesha began writing the epic Mahabharata, narrated by Rishi Vyasa, on this day. To purchase gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be auspicious.

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Hindu mythology has a lot of tales connected to this day. For instance, it is said that Lord Krishna satisfied the Pandavas’ hunger during their exile by using the “Akshaya Patra,” a food container that never runs out of food. Another story claims that during the Akshaya Tritiya, Sudama and Krishna met in Dwarka.

Treta Yuga, an important era in Hindu mythology, is said to have begun on this day. According to belief, the holy river Ganga descended to Earth on Akshaya Tritiya, making this day also known as Gangavatran.

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Jains also observe Akshaya Tritiya, celebrating the birth of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhadeva, on this day

Jainism followers believe that performing good deeds on this day will bring eternal success and happiness. Jains typically observe a fast on this day.

Despite the various tales and the festival’s good fortune, some people have a different viewpoint. Some people think that Hindus created Parshuram Janmotsav and Akshaya Tritiya solely to disparage Muslims. However, this assertion lacks a factual foundation and is unsupported by data.

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Nonetheless, all we need to do is to celebrate every festival with the same energy. The fact that people from all religions and civilizations congregate to celebrate their customs and beliefs during these festivals is a reflection of India’s diverse and inclusive spirit. The celebration of these festivals on the same day is a reminder of the importance of harmony and unity in a diverse society.

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