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The Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya also in the name of Varshi Tapa, the day the 1st Tirthankara Sri Rishabhdev ended his 1 year abstinence from sensual pleasures for spiritual gains.
The Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya also in the name of Varshi Tapa, the day the 1st Tirthankara Sri Rishabhdev ended his 1 year abstinence from sensual pleasures for spiritual gains.
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When Pandavas were exiled, Draupada was scared how she could provide for food for themselves in forest for 12 years. It was on this day, that Lord Surya gave Yudhishthira Akshaya Patra, a divine vessel that provided unlimited food.
When Pandavas were exiled, Draupada was scared how she could provide for food for themselves in forest for 12 years. It was on this day, that Lord Surya gave Yudhishthira Akshaya Patra, a divine vessel that provided unlimited food.
Akshaya Patra foundation that provides Mid May meals to Indian students, is named after that the mythical vessel. The idea of obtaining the Akshay Patra was given to the Pandavas by (who else?) Lord Krishna. At least it helped Lord Bhim from hunger. 
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#AkshayaTritiya2020 #AkshayTritiya fact thread : The Akshaya Patra Foundation was started by Sri Madhu Pandita Das, an IITian & ISCKON leader and it was named after the vessel Akshaya Patra, shown here in a sculpture dating back to many centuries in a cave in Karnataka.
#AkshayTritiya #AkshayaTritiya2020 thread: Akshaya Tritiya is also celebrated in Nepal, which was the only declared Hindu nation in the world till 2007, when it was declared a secular state. Nepal King is a major patron of the Jagganath Temple in Puri and is allowed entry inside.
