Akshaya Tritiya: This Is How Different States Celebrate It

Akshaya Tritiya is an Indian festival which is also known as Akha Teeja. 

People generally buy metals like gold and silver on this day!

1. Maharashtra Women in this state worship goddess Gauri and celebrate a small 'haldi-kumkum' ceremony. 

2. Odisha The auspicious lord Jagannath Chandan yatra begins  from this day and continues for 21 days. 

3, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh The feet of lord Banke Bihari are visible on this day and hence devotees throng to the temple to catch a glimpse. 

4. West Bengal People in this region call Akshaya Tritiya an auspicious ay to start new business, construction of house and investing in gold. 

5. Bihar Here people donate money to poor and needy people. They also buy gold as it is said to be very auspicious. 

6. Andhra Pradesh On this day, Simhachalam Temple performs unique celebratory rites.

7. Karnataka Here, buying silver or gold is said to bring prosperity.