Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Date, Time and Why Should You Buy Gold On Akha Teej?

Akshaya Tritiya or Akti or Akha Teej is one of the major festivals of Hindus. This day holds a great religious importance. This is an auspicious festival that falls on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, which often occurs in April or May. Akshaya Tritiya is going to occur on April 30, 2025.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Date and Time
Tritiya Tithi Begins - April 29, 2025 - 05:31 PM
Tritiya Tithi Ends - April 30, 2025 - 02:12 PM

Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat - April 30, 2025 - 05:40 AM to 12:18 PM


Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Significance
Akshaya Tritiya holds a great religious astrological and spiritual significance in Hindu religion. "Akshaya" means "never diminishing" or "eternal," while "Tritiya" indicates the third day of the lunar cycle. Any good deeds, gifts, or investments made on this day are believed to multiply many times over and provide benefits and wealth that last a lifetime. In contrast to other celebrations, Akshaya Tritiya is so revered that starting a new business doesn't require a muhurta. Every good deed done on this day is believed to offer boundless growth and grace, whether it's a wedding, housewarming, or business launch. This day is considered auspicious for purchasing gold, silver and ornaments and also believed that these things brings success, good fortune and prosperity in life. According to astrology, the Sun and Moon are both in exaltation on this sacred day which makes the day astrologically potent and extremely conducive to fresh starts. The day is believed to be very advantageous for success, prosperity, health, and spiritual development because of these divine associations.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Legends

• On Parashurama Jayanti, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Parashurama, was born.
• Krishna and Sudama: On this day, Lord Krishna gifted Sudama with much wealth in exchange for his offering of beaten rice.
• Lord Krishna gave Draupadi a miraculous jar (Akshaya Patra) that would never run out of food, signifying endless abundance, according to the Mahabharata.
• Ganga Descended to Earth: On this day, the holy river Ganga is also reported to have descended to Earth.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Puja Vidhi
1. Prayers and Puja
Devotees worship to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of riches, for enduring prosperity, serenity, and plenty during Lakshmi Narayan Puja. Because mornings are believed to be the most auspicious, special prayers are offered during this time.

2. The practice of fasting
Many people observe fast on this day in order to seek blessings from the Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. People eat satvik food, and some choose to fast partially and break after the puja ceremonies.

3. Religious Activities
This day is believed to be particularly beneficial for meditation, Japa, and reciting holy scriptures like the Vishnu Sahasranama.

4. Charity and Donation
On Akshaya Tritiya, charitable giving is believed to produce never ending merit (Punya). Distribute food, water and other useful items to the needy ones as it is considered meritorious. People give the needy clothing, shoes and other necessities.

5. Purchasing Gold and Silver
It is believed that purchasing gold, silver, or other valuables on this day will bring you prosperity and these assets will never depreciate. In addition, a lot of people launch new businesses or make real estate investments.