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Not just about the yellow metal

Updated on: 06 May,2011 06:23 AM IST  | 
Anuj Hem Kabadi |

Akshaya Tritiya is not only about buying gold and the day is considered to be incredibly auspicious when taking a step forward in life or starting a new venture.

Not just about the yellow metal

Akshaya Tritiya is not only about buying gold and the day is considered to be incredibly auspicious when taking a step forward in life or starting a new venture.

Though purchasing gold has become a very pertinent aspect of the auspicious day and jewellers religiously await the opportunity to multiply sales every year, other aspects are also equally important.


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While marriage halls are totally booked for tomorrow and enquiries continue to flood in, expectant mothers are busy fixing appointments with doctors to plan the arrival of their babies.
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These are just a few of the several important issues being discussed and planned, besides people reworking their schedules to make sure that their ventures gets off to an auspicious start and home owners preparing for housewarming events.

Bookings manager of Pai Vista, a popular wedding hall said, "We received over a 100 calls asking specifically for booking on Akshaya Tritiya, but the couple that had already got the booking was so keen on the day that they booked it over a month ago."

Expectant mother Akhila Suresh (28), who feels incredibly lucky as she is set to usher her child into the world today said, "We feel very fortunate he or she is going to be a special child and I plan to name him Akshay or her Akshaya as a token of gratitude to Lord Vishnu, I will also take my child to the Ganges and invoke the blessings of the Lord."

Legal advisor Putta Arood who has scheduled his house warming for yesterday said, "I spoke to my astrologer and he suggested this auspicious day as my farmhouse is really special to me and my family.

The word Akshaya means never diminishing good luck and fortune. In fact, I have named my youngest son Akshay, as I believe there is something special about this day."




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