The message box is full Happy Akshaya Tritiya 2018 wishes, photos and GIF images. But why is this day considered so sacred among observers. This year Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Wednesday, April 18 by Hindus and Jains all over India and in parts of Nepal. The word ‘Akshaya’ in Sanskrit means "imperishable, eternal, the never diminishing" with Akshaya Tritiya signifying "third day of unending prosperity". The sacred day is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in one’s life. The festival also known as Akha Teej or Akti is widely considered an auspicious occasion with Akshaya Tritiya falling on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the Hindu Calendar month of Vaishakha, which corresponds to April-May in the Gregorian Calendar.

Two of the most common observances on Akshaya Tritiya 2018 are first, buying gold and second, exchanging lots and lots of greetings to wish happiness, good luck and joy! While you may have zeroed on buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya 2018, we are providing you a collection of Akshaya Tritiya wishes in Hindi including GIF Images, best WhatsApp messages, SMS & Facebook status to send Akha Teej 2018 greetings!

In Hinduism, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated to observe the birth of Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu – this is reason why the festival is also called Parasurama Jayanti. Many devotees also worship Vasudeva avatar of Lord Vishnu. There are also several legends about the significance of the day. According to the Hindu mythology, on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, holy river Ganges descended on earth. Another legend claim Veda Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya. The significant mentions of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesh who is the God of Good Luck and Prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi who is associated with wealth and well-being forms the crux of these messages and wishes of Akshaya Tritiya.

In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya is observed to honour the first Tirthankara's (Rishabhanatha) ending his one-year asceticism. On the auspicious day, he did so by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. This is why Jains also address the festival as Varshi Tapa. Here's list of Akshaya Tritiya messages to send your near and dear ones on the day.

WhatsApp Message Reads: May Lord Vishnu Bless You with Wealth and Prosperity on The Occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

WhatsApp Message Reads: May This Akshaya Tritiya, Light Up for You - The Hopes of Happy Times and Dreams for A Year Full of Smiles! Happy Akshaya Tritiya 2018.

WhatsApp Message Reads: May Lord Bless You on This Auspicious Day of Akshaya Tritiya, And May It Be A New Beginning of Greater Prosperity, Success and Happiness. Greetings on Akshaya Tritiya.

GIF Image Message: Aapko Akshaya Tritiya ki dher saari Shubh Kamnaye, Maa Lakshmi aap pe apni krupa humesha banaye rahkhee Akkha Teej aapke liye mangalmay ho.

WhatsApp Message Reads: Buy Gold This Akshaya Tritiya And Wealth and Prosperity Will Walk to Your Home. May the Gold Bought or Worn by You Bring Along All the Wealth, Happiness and Never-Diminishing Good Fortune. Happy Akshaya Tritiya.

GIF Image Message: Aaj Mata Laxmi Ka Din Hai, Aaj Kal Unki Hi To Bolbala Hai, Aaj Wo Aaye Aapke Ghar, Aur Rahe Aapke Sath Jivan Bhar. Happy Akshaya Tritiya.

WhatsApp Message Reads: Aapko Akshaya Tritiya Ki Her Saari Shubh Kamnaye… Maa Lakshmi Aap Pe Apni Krupa Humesha Banaye Rahkhee Akkha Teej Aapke Liye Mangalmay Ho.

WhatsApp Message Reads: Bhagwan Vishnu Ka Haath, Hamesha Aapke Ghar Par Ho, Sukh, Samruddhi Aur Samadhaan, Har Pal Aapke Ghar Par Ho, Akshaya Tritiya Ki Shubhkaamnaaye.

GIF Image Message: Akshay Tritiya Aayi Hai, Sang Khushiya Laayi Hai, Sukh Samriddhi Paayi Hai, Prem Ki Bahar Chhayi Hai, Aapko Aur Aapke Parivar Ko Akshaya Tritiya Ki Shubhkamnaye.

WhatsApp Message Reads: Hearty wishes on the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Happy Akshaya Tritiya!

WhatsApp Message Reads: Sanskrit Word Akshaya Means One That Never Diminishes. May This Day of Akshaya Tritiya Bring You Good Luck and Success Which Never Diminishes. Happy Akshaya Tritiya.

We hope the above compilation of Akshaya Tritiya messages in both Hindi and English languages to send your family and friends on Wednesday is helpful. The list includes beautiful Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi pictures, wishes about Vishnu as well as GIFs that only adds to the beauty of greetings. You can directly send the Akshaya Tritiya photos or GIF images on WhatsApp, SMS or any other messaging services of use them as your Facebook status or display picture. Wishing everyone a Happy Akshaya Tritiya 2018!

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