This day, Baisakh Shukl Tritya, is in recognition of the belief that Sateya Yuga and Treta Yuga commenced on this day. Fast, worship, austerities, knowledge and charity, done on this day, are very fruitful. It is still More lucky, if this day falls on a Monday or under Rohini planet. A dip in the Ganges on this day has great importance. In charity, fan, rice, salt, ghee, sugar, vegetables, tamarind, fruit, clothes, should be given. Vishnu (Narayan) is invoked on this day, by enthroning his image or his picture, by oblations of water soaked grams, gram pulse and crystallized sugar and by sprinkling Tulsi water while performing Aarti.

On Yudhistra’s asking Sri Krishna, the latter replied, “This day is utmost pious. It is called ‘Yugaadi Trity’ because Sateya Yuga commenced on this day. The invocation is very fruitful. This is imperishable, indestructible and perennial.” Laying stress on the importance of the day, Krishna narrated the story of a poor godly Brahmin, who, in spite of his poverty and having a big family to support, never shirked his religious duties and good actions. He observed this day every year and as a result, in his rebirth, he became the king of Kushavanti.