Akshaya Tritiya अक्षय तृतीया
Falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya · usually April–May
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, usually in April–May. It is one of the most auspicious days of the year, needing no muhurat check — anything begun ‘never decays’. It is hugely popular for buying gold, starting ventures and charity.
Akshaya Tritiya at a glance
| Falls on | Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya |
| Usual month | April–May |
| Category | Muhurat |
The story behind Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya means the ‘imperishable third’ — a day whose merit never diminishes. Tradition holds that Treta Yuga began on this day, the Ganga descended to earth, Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata, and Kubera received his wealth; it is also the birthday of Parashurama.
Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
It is one of the most auspicious days of the year, needing no muhurat check — anything begun ‘never decays’. It is hugely popular for buying gold, starting ventures and charity.
How Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated
- Buying gold, silver or property as a symbol of imperishable prosperity
- Beginning new businesses, investments or learning
- Donating food, water, umbrellas and fans (daan)
- Worship of Vishnu and Lakshmi
Regional variations
In Odisha it starts the ploughing season and the building of Puri’s Rath Yatra chariots; in Jain tradition it commemorates Rishabhadeva breaking his year-long fast (celebrated with sugarcane juice).
Festive foods of Akshaya Tritiya
Traditional dishes prepared for Akshaya Tritiya include sattu, fruit, kheer and sugarcane juice.
Quick tips
- An auspicious day to buy gold or start something new
- Give generously — charity on this day is said to be imperishable
Choosing the muhurat on Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya. To choose an auspicious time on the day, open the muhurat planner for your city and check the day's choghadiya and the Rahu Kaal to avoid. For the exact date this year, see the panchang calendar, and for weddings or a housewarming near this festival, confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit.
Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and vary each year; regional traditions can differ by a day. For the exact date this year, confirm with your local panchang or pandit.
Common questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya in the Hindu lunar calendar, usually in April–May. The exact Gregorian date changes each year — confirm with your local panchang or the panchang calendar.
Why is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?
Akshaya Tritiya means the ‘imperishable third’ — a day whose merit never diminishes. Tradition holds that Treta Yuga began on this day, the Ganga descended to earth, Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata, and Kubera received his wealth; it is also the birthday of Parashurama.
How is Akshaya Tritiya observed?
Common observances include Buying gold, silver or property as a symbol of imperishable prosperity; Beginning new businesses, investments or learning; Donating food, water, umbrellas and fans (daan); Worship of Vishnu and Lakshmi.
How is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated in different regions?
In Odisha it starts the ploughing season and the building of Puri’s Rath Yatra chariots; in Jain tradition it commemorates Rishabhadeva breaking his year-long fast (celebrated with sugarcane juice).
What foods are made for Akshaya Tritiya?
Traditional dishes include sattu, fruit, kheer and sugarcane juice.