pune the ghulati family from baner chose april 21 ie akshay tritiya for the engagement of their daughter amruta because it is counted among the three and a half most auspicious muhurats akshay tritiya is eagerly awaited among most families that usually reserve their biggest purchases and most important tasks marriages shopping and investment for this day amrita who is eagerly looking forward to her engagement said while our families have been discussing the probable dates for long akshay tritya was finalised as its the most auspicious occasion for many the occasion is synonymous with mangoes families bring home the alphonso to mark the beginning of the mango season or make aamras mangonectar jewellers and car companies usually roll out special offers on this day to lure buyers with new models and discount schemes real estate developers launch new projects because the day is considered to bring luck to all those who choose it to make a big monetary investment pandit avdhut joshi said the date of akshay tritiya is most auspicious and all big projects can be undertaken on this date without consulting a pandit the celebration time starts early morning but most families usually perform a puja before 1230pm they pray for peace at home and remember family members who have passed away the puja is performed with a small waterfilled kalash wheat and fruits these are later offered to a brahmin or needy person meanwhile prominent jewellers have set up special counters that offer pure gold rings vedhani to those who make it a point to invest in gold some have even rented out places specially to set up these counters as most jewellery shops witness large crowds eager to reap the benefits of discounts in making charges and other offers vehicle showrooms are decked up with strings of marigold flowers to welcome customers rows of brand new twowheelers were kept ready for delivery at several showrooms