Lakhs of devotees took holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Tuesday. The markets of Haridwar were abuzz with shoppers on the occasion as people thronged jewellers to purchase gold.
Akshay Tritiya is considered propitious day to start any new venture, since ‘Akshay’ means imperishable so people believe that if they buy any valuable item on this day, it will never diminish. Gold being the ultimate symbol of prosperity was purchased by the people and the jewellery shops remained crowded the whole day despite rising temperature.
While the pilgrims who came from NCR and other states had a tough time reaching Har ki Paidi, drivers of local auto rickshaws and e-rickshaws did brisk business.
The banks had also made lucrative offers to buyers for buying gold.
Many people made their yearly donations to the ashrams.
Former president of Ganga Mahasabha, Purushottam Sharma ‘Gandhiwadi’ said, “Special Ganga Arti bookings were made by people for Akshay Tritiya for getting boon of good health, wealth and happiness for the family.”