Singer Prajakta Shukre reflected on the cultural and emotional importance of Akshaya Tritiya, sharing how the festival has been a cherished family tradition since her childhood, rooted in faith, ritual, and the belief in lasting prosperity.Known for her melodious voice and rise to fame through reality television, Prajakta Shukre has remained closely connected to her roots and traditions. Speaking about Akshaya Tritiya, she recalled how her parents instilled in her the significance of the day from an early age. According to family belief, purchasing gold on this auspicious occasion symbolizes growth and abundance, a value the family continues to uphold year after year.“Since childhood, my parents have told us that Akshaya Tritiya is a very auspicious day, and if we buy gold on that day, it keeps growing or multiplying,” she said. “So every Akshaya Tritiya, even if nothing else, we make sure to buy at least a small piece, like a gold ‘valan’—as it’s called in Marathi—which is more like a coiled or swirl-shaped piece, or we buy a coin.”Shukre also highlighted the ritualistic aspect of the tradition, emphasizing that the purchase is not merely symbolic but deeply spiritual. “My mother brings it home, and then we perform a proper puja for it,” she added, underscoring the role of devotion in marking the occasion.For the singer, Akshaya Tritiya is not just about material acquisition but about continuity—of faith, family customs, and the hope for prosperity that transcends generations.
