Which God is worshipped on Akshaya Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritiya is an annual spring time festivals of the Hindus. Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated across the country every year. The word Akshaya means"never diminishing" as the festival is associated with wealth, prosperity and happiness. It is also known as "Akha Teej". It is celebrated on the third day of Vaishakh month. This year it falls on 26th April 2020 Sunday.

On this day Devotees worship the deity Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi by keeping a fast whole day. After puja charity is done by distributing rice, salt, ghee, vegetables, fruits and clothes to the poor people.

Most peoples shop Gold, New Vehicle, New House, Investing in a child plan, New clothes, new container etc.

Due to Lock-down this year we can't buy gold any other products. But on this day we feed some foods to the poor people by keeping social distance.

World Famous Car Festival work starts from Akshaya Tritiya day. 

Odisha pana Sankaranti ,Jhamu Yatra 2020

Due to Corona Virus this year Jhamu yatra or Maha Vishuva Sankaranti didn't held in great grand way. Only rituals happen in the temple with some people by keeping social distance. In every Shakti peetha this festival is celebrated. This day is celebrated as the first day of the odia calender across the state. It marks the end of spring and beginning of summer.

Maa Mangala

Jhamu Yatra is most popular festival celebrated in odisha. On this occasion, devotees collect the scared water from river and offer pray to the deity to get her blessings. The devotees then walk on the burning wood charcoal filled in a long drain. It is believed that the goddess saves them from any mishap while walking on burning charcoal.

A special drink is prepared in every odia house is called pana, it is made of Bel fruit, yoghurt, chena, banana, sugar, bundi, coconut, dry fruits of your choice. This gives cold to your body.

Happy Odia New Year 2020.