Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Akshaya Tritiya is a very special and sacred date of Hindu religion. It is believed that by doing charity, worship and virtuous deeds on this day, the results are inexhaustible i.e. never ending. For this reason this day is associated with prosperity, good fortune and spiritual progress. According to beliefs, work started on this day gives auspicious results in the long run.

This year the festival of Akshaya Tritiya is falling on 19 April 2026, Sunday. In such a situation, storyteller Indresh Upadhyay of Vrindavan has mentioned a special devotional ritual related to sandalwood in a sermon. He said that rubbing sandalwood should be started at home on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. It should be collected regularly, so that sufficient quantity of pure sandalwood can be prepared.

This process is not only a physical activity, but also calms the mind and stabilizes it towards devotion.

Remedy related to sandalwood on Akshaya Tritiya

In his story, Indresh Maharaj told that, put the rubbed sandalwood in a clean cloth and squeeze it to separate its juice (water). After this process, sandalwood should be prepared in the form of a soft paste or ball, which is considered pure and sacred. Keep it safe and clean for puja, so that it can be used on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.

There is a tradition of using this sandalwood as adornment of Thakur ji on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. In this, sandalwood paste should be applied from head to feet. It is not just an external decoration but is considered a symbol of cooling the body and deepening the feeling of devotion.

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In Indian culture, sandalwood is considered a symbol of purity, peace and positive energy, hence its use holds special importance in religious rituals.

It is advisable to chant and remember the name and chant devotional mantras like “Ram Rama Rama Rama, Hare Hare” during the entire process. Its purpose is said to be to concentrate the mind and to increase the feeling of devotion towards God. According to beliefs, remembering the name reduces the restlessness of the mind and brings depth in spiritual practice.

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However, it is very important to understand that this is a spiritual and devotional tradition, which is adopted with reverence and faith. There is no scientific evidence for this, but culturally it is linked to psychological peace and positivity.

Overall, this use of sandalwood on Akshaya Tritiya is a symbolic sadhana, the purpose of which is not considered to be external ostentation, but to awaken inner purity, peace and devotion.

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Basant Panchmi 2026: The day of Vasant Panchami is considered very special in Braj tradition. Along with the worship of Mother Saraswati, a big change is also seen in Thakur ji’s service method from this day.

From this day onwards, Thakur ji is dressed in light and yellow clothes of spring season instead of heavy clothes of winter season. This is the reason that, on the day of Vasant Panchami, Thakur ji’s woolen socks are also removed.

Importance of devotion in Braj tradition

From a general point of view, cold is at its peak in the month of January, along with fog the temperature also remains very low. In such a situation, taking off Thakur ji’s socks may seem strange from the point of view of logic, but Braj Bhakti tradition believes in emotions and not logic.

In Braj, Thakur ji is not worshiped as an idol, but as a living child and beloved.

Storyteller Indresh Upadhyay narrated the story related to this

Vrindavan’s famous storyteller Indresh Upadhyay Maharaj has narrated a devotional story related to this tradition. He said that once I happened to meet Acharya Charan, I asked why Thakur ji’s socks were removed despite such cold on Vasant Panchami.

On this, Acharya replied, ‘The socks are removed so that Thakur ji’s feet feel cold and say to Vasant Ritu, come quickly, we are feeling cold, these people have taken off our socks’.

Holi preparations start in Braj from today

There is a deep devotion hidden behind this feeling. Here the change of seasons is not linked to the calendar but to Thakur ji’s experience. According to beliefs, as soon as Vasant Panchami arrives, preparations for Holi begin in Braj. During this time, Thakur ji is dressed in yellow clothes, light makeup and light clothes instead of winter clothes.

In fact, this tradition reflects the intimate relationship between the devotee and God in Braj, where Thakur ji does not live like a distant god but like a member of the family. For them, seasons are changed, clothes are changed and emotions are also changed. This is the real importance of the devotional tradition of Braj.

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