Akshaya Tritiya : The Golden Day

Akshaya Tritiya = Akshaya + Tritiya

Akshaya is a sanskrit word. It is combination of A+Kshaya. Kshaya means loss or death or destruction and adding A in front of it reverses the meaning. So Akshaya mean something which cannot be killed, lost or destructed or something which will remain for ever.  Hence the benefits of doing any Jap, Yagya, Pitra-Tarpan, Dan-Punya on this day never diminish and remain with the person forever.

Tritiya meaning the third day.

Hindus believe in the theory of "mahurats" or auspicious timings in every step in life. Akshaya Tritiya which is also known as Akha Teej is highly auspicious and holy day for Hindu communities.

The treta yuga began on this day as per the Hindu mythology. Akshaya Tritiya is considered the birth date of Hindu sage Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of the Lord Vishnu and is celebrated as Parasurama Jayanti.

Once a Year :

The importance of Akshaya Tritiya is appreciated when it falls on a Monday. This year akshaya tritiya falls on  13 May 2013 (Monday).

Akshaya Trithiya, or Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious day which falls on the third lunar day from Amavayasya (new moon) during the suklapaksha (waxing phase of moon) in the lunar month of vaishaka.

The Sun as well as the Moon are at their brightest on this day, which happens only once every year. On this day Moon enters Taurus which is its sign of exaltation, while the Sun is already exalted in Aries. Thus both life giving planets are in the most benefic planetary position on this day making it very special for finances,

business success, attracting abundance, prosperity and eliminating losses.

The Golden Link :

Initiations made or valuables bought on this day are considered to bring success or good fortune so people buy gold  on Akshaya Tritiya, as it is the ultimate symbol of wealth and prosperity.

Subha Choghadiya :

The time between sunrise and sunset is called day Choghadiya and the time between sunset and next day sunrise is called night Choghadiya. Choghadiya or Chogadia is used for checking auspicious time to start new work. 

Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Chal are four good Choghadiya to start auspicious work.

Rog, Kaal and Udveg are Three bad Choghadiya, hould be avoided.

For Rajasthan :
Day Choghadiya : Shubh - 07:32:53 - 09:10:06 ,Chal - 12:24:31 - 14:01:44, Labh - 14:01:44 - 15:38:57, Amrit - 15:38:57 - 17:16:10
Night Choghadiya: Labh - 18:53:22 - 20:16:03 , Shubh - 21:38:44 - 23:01:25 , Amrit - 23:01:25 - 24:24:06+, Chal - 24:24:06+ - 25:46:47+ , Labh - 28:32:09+ - 29:54:50+

Ram Navami -The most popular festival celebrated all over India

Thousands of years have not made a difference to the love, devotion and respect that is there in the hearts of millions of Hindus for Lord Rama. A popular Hindu festival, Ram Navami is celebrated in order to commemorate the birth of Marayada Purshottam Ram. It is celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month of Hindu lunar year in 'Shukla paksha' or waxing moon.

The faithful Hindus believe that on a similar day in the year 5114 BC, the prayers of Dasharatha, the monarch of Ayodha (an ancient city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India) was answered. According to the great epic Ramayana, Dasharatha had three wives named Kaushalya, Sumithra and Kaikeyi. But none of the three bore him a male child which the king needed to preserve his dynasty. At this stage, Rishi Vasistha suggests Dasarath to perform Puthra Kamesti Yagna, through which he can have a desired child. As the result of yagna, Yagneshwar appeared and hands Dasarath a bowl of kheer(a preparation of milk and rice)  and asked him to feed this to his three wives. The king gave one half of the payasam to his elder wife Kausalya, and another half to his younger wife Kaikeyi. Both wives give half of their portions to Sumithra.After few days all the three Queens conceived Dasratha's child. On the ninth day (Navami) of Chaithra Masa (first month in Hindu calendar), at noon Kaushlya gave birth to Lord Sri Ram, Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharath, and Sumithra gave birth to twins, Lakshman and Shatrughan. It was the day of joyous celebrations in Ayodhya.

This day since then is celebrated as an auspicious occasion by the devotees.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train

Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colours. Experience the land of regal splendour with Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the contemporary royal living. The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the regal delight where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever. The makers of the Palace on Wheels have rekindled the charm of luxury with utmost consideration of your comfort and modern amenities at the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.

This tour is extensively planned to take you through the whispering sands of desert, the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces, and the adventurous escapades to the wilds; while you witness the luxuries on the train in a truly royal fashion. This train is newly built and designed in a contemporary royal style. You will be delighted with the magnificent interiors, sumptuous meals, expensive wines, and personalised service by the Khidmatgars, the likes of which you would rarely experience.

The luxurious Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you through a seven day  exploration of the vibrant Rajasthan. The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality over the next seven days. Your royal journey begins from Delhi and takes you through various erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittor, Swai-madhopur, and Jaipur. After experiencing multifaced Rajasthan you will visit Khajuraho temples Indias unique gift to the world and then Varanasi, The holy city and city of temples and ghats,. In the end The Tajmahal.at Agra.

The entire expedition has been thoroughly planned like The place on wheels to take you back into the history. Most enjoyable journeys are short lived but long remembered. This journey will come to an end at Delhi. Which will, the onset of your reliving these cherished memories for a life time come get captivated.