India is a country of festivals. Almost every month has a festival that can be celebrated and enjoyed. Each celebration is unique, and one can participate in a fun and different way. One such festival is Akshay Tritiya or Akha Teej, considered one of the most auspicious festivals in Hindu culture.

Akshay Tritiya will be celebrated on April 22nd this year. Starting a new venture or work on this day is believed to bring good luck and fortune. You may have seen your parents and grandparents buying items made of metals like gold and silver every year on Akshay Tritya for good luck. Buying utensils made of specific materials also favours good luck. So, let's celebrate Akshay Tritiya this year by buying and gifting bronze utensils. 

1. Bronze, which is also known as Kansa in Hindi, has a lot of health benefits. You can buy kansa thali, bronze glasses, brass kadhai, etc., to mark the celebration. Let's read to know why purchasing utensils is thought to be auspicious on this day.

Why Do People Buy Utensils on Akshay Tritiya?

Since the era of Mahabharata, there has been a practice of buying jewellery or utensils on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. People purchase ornaments, precious metals, machines, and equipment to honour Goddess Laxmi. 

It is believed that when Lord Krishna visited Pandavas unannounced during their exile, Draupadi could not prepare a feast for him and was upset. Lord Krishna consoled Draupadi, kept a small herb in a vessel with food, and said it would be enough for him. He then granted them a boon, and they were presented with Askhay Patra, the inexhaustible divine vessel. Hence, the belief is that whatever is bought on this day will always bring double the fortune.

1. So, buy the original kansa thali and replace it with your steel thali for doing pooja on this Akshay Tritiya. You can even buy a kansa thali set to serve prasadam or the bhog. Goddess Laxmi will surely bring good luck to you. 

Different Bronze/Kansa Utensils To Purchase This Akshay Tritiya

In ancient times, people cooked and ate food in bronze, copper, brass, and similar utensils. Metals such as kansa have a lot of health benefits, and eating in a pure kansa thali set is highly recommended. Let’s see some of the utensils that you can buy:

1. Kadhai And Uniappam Pan

2. If you go back in time, you will find the true essence of healthy eating. Food was prepared in metals such as kansa at that time, promoting a healthy digestive system. Since kansa alloy alkalises and purifies the food, cooking food in kansa kadhai will offer unmatched health benefits. Try cooking uniappam in a kansa uniappam pan to enhance your gut health.  

1. Plates and Katoris

2. Kansa has some extraordinary purifying properties. It can destroy microorganisms and is an excellent option for health-conscious individuals. You can replace your steel and plastic plates with kansa plates for a hygienic eating practice. Kansa thali benefits are countless and are not limited to the ones listed here. When going for plates, remember to check out the small-sized kansa katoris to complete your kansa dining set. 

3. Glasses 

Kansyam Buddivardhakam is a Sanskrit phrase which means kansa pays tribute to therapeutic powers. It signifies its importance in improving immunity and preventing illness. If you use kansa regularly in your daily life, such as using kansa glasses for drinking water instead of steel, you will start noticing a change in your overall health and body.

Is Kansa Good For The Environment?

1. Apart from the various health reasons, the main reason to switch to kansa is its eco-friendly properties. Kansa is 90% recyclable, making it a perfect eco-friendly product. You can find kansa bowl, katori set, or a complete kansa thali set for daily use. It is advised to purchase kansa utensils and embrace a sustainable lifestyle.