Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej (Akhatij) or Navanna Parvam and is a Hindu and a significant Jainism holy day, that falls on the third Tithi (Lunar day) of Bright Half (Shukla Paksha) of the pan-Indian month of Vaishakha. It is an special day of the birthday of Lord Parasurama who is the 16th [...]

The festival of Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated by members of the Hindu and Jain community. It is also called as Akha Teej and Vaishaka Teej. In the year 2011, it will be celebrated in the first week of May. This festival is placed in the category of special occasions, in India. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated [...]