Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the Hindu calendar’s most sacred and auspicious festivals. Celebrated every year in the month of Vaishakh, this spiritually important day is associated with prosperity, eternal success, and divine blessings. In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on Wednesday, April 30, with the Puja Muhurta lasting from 5:41 AM to 12:18 PM.
Why Akshaya Tritiya Is Celebrated?
The word Akshaya means “never diminishing,” symbolizing lasting wealth and success. Traditionally, this day is marked by gold purchases, as buying precious metals on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring continued prosperity and good fortune. But beyond material wealth, the day carries profound spiritual and mythological importance.
According to Hindu mythology, Akshaya Tritiya is ruled by Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. It is also celebrated as Parashurama Jayanti, marking the birth of Lord Vishnu’s sixth incarnation, Parashurama. Several legendary events are believed to have taken place on this day, such as the beginning of Treta Yuga, the descent of the sacred Ganga to earth, the meeting of Lord Krishna and his friend Sudama, and the commencement of the Mahabharata narration by Ved Vyasa to Lord Ganesh.
Auspicious Timing to Buy Gold
This year, the most favorable time to buy gold begins at 5:31 PM on April 29 and ends at 5:41 AM on April 30, offering a 12-hour, 11-minute window for this cherished tradition. Gold and silver purchases are believed to attract prosperity, making them a highlight of Akshaya Tritiya celebrations.
Observing the Akshaya Tritiya Vrat and Puja
Devotees typically begin the day early with a ritual bath before sunrise. Here’s how to observe the vrat (fast) and puja (worship):
- Clean and decorate the home’s prayer space with flowers and rangoli.
- Install idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offer yellow flowers, rice, sandalwood, tulsi leaves, and sweets like kheer or halwa.
- Light a ghee lamp and incense sticks to sanctify the space.
- Chant sacred hymns like the Shri Sukta, Vishnu Sahasranama, or Kanakdhara Stotra.
- Practice charity by donating food, clothes, or money.
- Many also observe a partial or complete fast, refraining from alcohol and non-vegetarian food.
Key Rituals and Traditions
- Charity is central to Akshaya Tritiya. Feeding the poor, donating essentials, or helping animals is believed to cleanse past karma and attract blessings.
- Performing yajnas or havans for ancestors is another important ritual, aimed at gaining punya (spiritual merit).
- Devotees often feed cows, birds, and Brahmins, reflecting a commitment to selfless service and compassion.
Udakumbha Daan Mantra
एष धर्मघटो दत्तो ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवात्मकः।
अस्य प्रदानात्तृप्यन्तु पितरोऽपि पितामहाः॥
गन्धोदकतिलैमिश्रं सान्नं कुम्भं साक्षिणाम्। पितृभ्यः सम्प्रदास्यामि अक्षय्यमूपतिष्ठतु॥
Lakshmi Mantra for Prosperity
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Kubera Mantra (God of Wealth)
ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धन-धान्याधिपतये
धन-धान्य समृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥
Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye
Dhanadhanya Samriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha॥
Meaning: O Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, bless me with wealth and abundance.
Vishnu Mantra (for spiritual and material wellbeing)
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning: I bow to Lord Vasudeva (Krishna/Vishnu), the Supreme Being.