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Today in pics: India celebrates Akshaya Tritiya

Devotees in different parts of India celebrated Akshaya Tritiya on Friday.

Updated: May 2, 2014 18:29 IST

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Devotees standing in queues to perform puja at Dakshineswar temple on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya festival in Kolkata Friday. (PTI)

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Brahmin boys take part in a Yajnopavit ritual in Varanasi on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Friday. (PTI)

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Devotees standing in queues to visit Dakshineswar temple on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya festival in Kolkata Friday. (PTI)

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Brahmin boys are seen taking part in a Yajnopavit ritual in Varanasi. (PTI)

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Hindu priests offer prayers near Ganga river banks in Allahabad on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya festival on Friday. (PTI)

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Hindu women devotees take holy dip in the river Ganga on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya festival in Allahabad on Friday. (PTI)

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