Actor Pooja Hegde shares her cherished Akshaya Tritiya memories, from buying a small gold coin to simple puja at home.
For Hegde, the festival is about starting something with a good feeling, carrying forward her mother's tradition of treating the day as special.
She recalls childhood celebrations, where her family would buy a gold coin and perform a simple puja at home, creating a sense of home and togetherness.
Now, Hegde celebrates the day with her family, doing a small puja at home and spending quality time together, enjoying sweets and making it their collective cheat day.
Buying gold remains central to the festival, a tradition that stays with her, and she cherishes heirloom pieces passed down in the family, wearing them with emotional value.
Looking ahead, Hegde plans to keep gold a part of her bridal choices, but also wants to mix different elements, making it personal and meaningful.
Her immediate goals include doing better work, taking out time for herself, and being more consistent with her routine, learning that small things done every day can make a difference in her mindset.
