Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and Parshuram Jayanti.
Taking to twitter, Modi said: “अक्षय तृतीया के पावन अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। Best wishes on Akshaya Tritiya. May this day bring prosperity and joy in everyone’s lives,” tweeted Modi.
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is annual spring time festival of the Hindus and Jains. It falls on the third Tithi of Bright Half of Vaisakha month
It is believed that the festival brings good fortune and luck and is the opportune occasion for many to start new business, buy land or jewellery and make investments.
In another tweet, he said: “परशुराम जयंती की देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। Greetings on Parashurama Jayanti.”