Akshaya Tritiya · अक्षय तृतीया
Akshaya Tritiya, the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year: akshaya means "never diminishing", and good deeds done on it are believed to bear lasting fruit. It is associated with the birth of Parashurama.
Dates
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
How the date is determined
Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya prevailing in the forenoon (purvahna).
People worship Vishnu and Lakshmi, give charity (especially water pots, grain and fans), and begin new ventures. Buying gold on this day has become a popular custom.
Regional and tradition differences
It is regarded as a day on which no separate muhurta is needed for auspicious work.
What to recite
Sources
- Akshaya Tritiya, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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