New Delhi, May 10: Emphasising the spirit of charity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to all families across the country on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

"Warm wishes to all the families of the country on Akshaya Tritiya. I hope that this auspicious occasion that inspires charity brings new energy and enthusiasm in the lives of all of you," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in a post on X.

देश के समस्त परिवारजनों को अक्षय तृतीया की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। परोपकार के लिए प्रेरित करने वाला यह पावन अवसर आप सभी के जीवन में नई ऊर्जा और नया उत्साह लेकर आए, यही कामना है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2024

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated annually on the third lunar day of the bright half of the Indian lunar month of Vaishakha. It usually falls in April or May according to the Gregorian calendar.

The word "Akshaya" means eternal or everlasting, and "Tritiya" refers to the third lunar day. Together, Akshaya Tritiya signifies a day that brings good luck and success. It is believed that any meaningful activity started on this day will be blessed with prosperity and abundance.

(ANI)

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