From Bernama.com: Indians Rush To Buy Gold On Auspicious Day

P. Vijian writes

CHENNAI (India), April 21 (Bernama) — There is always an auspicious day to perform any act in India – from a simple decision like buying a vehicle to a more important one like getting married.

April 19 and 20 are the auspicious days of the “Akshaya Tritiya” festival where it is customary for Indians to buy gold in the belief that it will bring prosperity for the family throughout the year.

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And regarding, “Akshaya Tritiya” from Astrouniverse.com

“Akshaya tritiya falls on the third lunar day from Amavayasya (new moon) which occurs during the suklapaksha month of vaishaka.The special fasts and feasts of the vaisaka month begins with Akshaya Tritiya. The reason for this day to be auspicious is the position of Sun and Moon on that particular day…”