Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and Parshuram Jayanti.
"Many congratulations to the countrymen on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti. Lord Parashurama is revered for his valour along with mercy and compassion," tweeted the Prime Minister in Hindi today.
In another tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Wishing you all a very Happy Akshaya Tritiya. Best wishes on Akshaya Tritiya. I pray that this special day brings prosperity in everyone's lives."
Parshuram Jayanti is also celebrated as Akshaya Tritiya which marks the day of the birth of Lord Parshuram. The sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Parshuram (literal meaning, Rama with an axe) descended on earth to save it from the barbarity of the Kshatriyas. The day is celebrated as Parshuram Jayanti in most parts of the country.
As per the Hindu calendar, Parashurama Jayanti falls on the tritiya (third day) of 'shukla paksha' in Vaisakh. According to the Gregorian calendar, the day occurs in April or May.
PM Modi Gets Kuwait's Highest Honour 'The Order Of Mubarak Al Kabeer' PM Modi Gets Top Honour In Kuwait, Discusses Strategic Partnership With Top Leadership "Celebrates Spirit Of Football": PM Modi Attends Arabian Gulf Cup In Kuwait "Congress Should Be Ready...": Mani Shankar Aiyar's Big INDIA Bloc Remark 3 Marriages, Rs 1.25 Crore: How 'Looting Bride' Targeted Rich Men Bashar Al-Assad's Wife Files For Divorce, Wants To Return To UK: Report IIT Delhi Graduates Get More Than 1,200 Job Offers During Placement Season Deepfake Video Of Sudha Murty Endorsing A Trading Platform Is Viral Who Is Asma Al-Assad, Syrian First Lady Seeking Divorce Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.