Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Lack of Auspicious Time for Weddings on Akshaya Tritiya Raises Concerns Among Couples
Akshaya Tritiya, an important Hindu festival, is known for its auspiciousness and many activities are carried out during this time. This includes buying gold and silver, starting a new business and marriage. According to the Hindu calendar, this year Akshay Tritiya falls on May 10. However, in a rare occurrence after almost 23 years, there will be no auspicious moment for marriage ceremonies on this day. This unusual circumstance is attributed to the setting of Venus and Jupiter on Akshaya Tritiya, depriving it of any auspicious time for marriage.
The festival of Akshay Tritiya is celebrated with great fervor, and is traditionally considered auspicious for buying jewelery and performing other important tasks. This includes rituals like marriage and tonsuring. However, this year is a unique event after 23 years, as there is no auspicious time for marriage ceremonies on Akshaya Tritiya. This is due to the celestial event of the setting of Jupiter and Venus on that day, resulting in the absence of an auspicious time for such ceremonies.
According to traditional beliefs, the rising of Jupiter and Venus is considered auspicious for marriage ceremonies. Venus symbolizes luxury and marital happiness, while Jupiter represents joy and prosperity for the bride. Scriptural teachings emphasize the importance of both the planets being in exalted positions during marriage ceremonies. Marriages are generally not performed when Jupiter and Venus are setting, as this is considered inauspicious. As neither Jupiter nor Venus is rising in this Akshaya Tritiya, there will be no wedding bells during this time.
In July, auspicious times for marriage are available on 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 July. After this period, Chaturmas will start from July 17 and continue till November 12. In Hindu tradition, important ceremonies such as marriage and housewarming. Usually scheduled after Chaturmas, as this period is considered good for performing auspicious deeds.