Akshaya Tritiya is one among three and a half auspicious days that fall on the third lunar tithi of Shukla paksha. As per the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated in the months of April and March. Akshaya meaning infinite in Sanskrit that depicts one’s direct binding with eternal prosperity.
Entrepreneurs and small businessmen mark this day as a new beginning to start any auspicious business. This day is chosen as a date to launch a variety of new products for their company. Families purchase gold and silver as a symbol of success and growth. Some celebrate this day by buying a new car, home, etc.
Legends and Spiritual Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
According to our ancient purana, on this day, Lord Krishna gave immense prosperity and wealth to his poor friend Sudhama. The legendary Mahabharata composed by Rishi Ved Vyasa on the day of Akshaya tritiya. It is said that all the Pandavas and Draupadi got the Akshaya patra (an infinite vessel of food) on this auspicious day. Goddess Lakshmi emerged from Samudra manthan on this day and blessed her devotees with good fortune, finance and abundance.
The divine gates of Yamunotri and Gangotri open on this sacred day of Akshaya Tritiya. Few religious texts suggest how Kubera, the god of wealth, received his position as the treasurer of God. This day marks the first day of the Treta Yuga. Even Lord Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on this very sacred day. The holy river Ganga is believed to descend on earth on this day. Mandodari, one of the pancha kanya, was created on Akshaya Tritiya by Lord Vishnu.
Akshaya Tritiya day is said to enhance happiness, wisdom and bestow wealth upon its seeker. Marital and family relationships are said to strengthen on this day. One can seek the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu and increase their good karma. A great day to bring maternal happiness into the house.
Great day to remember our Purvaja
Our ancestors must be remembered daily, but paying homage to the departed soul on this day is said to impart the soul with peace. In Sanathan Dharma, the concept of performing shraddh for the departed soul is a very ancient tradition. If someone wasn’t able to perform shraddh or other pitru dosha rituals can take the opportunity and perform on this day.
They can offer tarpan or light diyas in memory of deceased parents and loved ones. Prepare your favourite food for them as you do during shraddh. Such acts of kindness show proper direction to the departed souls and bring happiness, long life and health to the family.
Shubh Tithi and timing of Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej. It holds a very important place for all hindus. The best timing for pooja Muhurat of Akshaya Tritiya starts from 6:11 AM to 12:36 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Nakshatra is Rohini and Thithi is Tritiya.
The tithi starts from 5:31 pm on April 29 and ends at 2:12 pm on April 30th, so any good deeds carried out during this time are considered highly auspicious.
Pooja rituals to follow on Akshaya Tritiya
- Get up early in the morning
- Take a bath in the river Ganga.
- Worship Lord Vishnu, Maa Lakshmi and Lord Kubera on this day.
- Clean the pooja area, spread a clean yellow piece of cloth and place idols of Lord Ganesha, Maa Lakshmi and Bhagwan Vishnu.
- Keep a kalash filled with water and mix with ingredients like turmeric, kumkum and some coins.
- Place a coconut and 4-5 mango leaves on top.
- Offer dhup, deep, naivedya, akshath, red thread and pushpa.
- Chant Mahalakshmi mantras and Vishnu Sahastranama.
- Perform aarti.
- Visit temples and seek blessings from the gods.
- Perform poojas and havanas at home for good fortune and growth.
- Donating clothes, food and money is considered highly auspicious on this day.
Auspicious things to do on Akshaya Tritiya for attracting Wealth and Growth
One can start new business ventures, learn new things like different kinds of arts and music forms. You can also grow your agricultural business and be involved in activities such as sowing seeds, buying cattles, ploughing, storing grains and harvesting crops.This day is great for conducting family gatherings and housewarming ceremonies. This will increase the bonding between families and cherish beautiful memories.
Traders perform special poojas called Halkhata on this day and pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi for abundance, wealth and prosperity in their work. Many people start their holy chardham yatra on this auspicious day.
Relevance of buying gold and silver on Akshaya Tritiya
People not only invest in buying desired goods on this day. Few people also invest in gold and silver ornaments. It is a belief that buying gold on this day will bring eternal prosperity to the family. The months that fall between Akshaya Tritiya and Shravan are considered the best muhurtam for marriage. So many families buy gold and other items during Akshaya Tritiya for their upcoming weddings and auspicious days.
Sacred Mantras to chant on Akshaya Tritiya
Chant these divine mantras to obtain and invoke the divine blessing of the deity. Some of these mantras are as follows:
Hari Vishnu Mantra
ओं नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।”
Lakshmi Mantra
ओं श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नम:।”
Kubera Mantra ( an optional mantra)
ओं यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधन्याधिपतये धनं मे देहि स्वाहा।”
Conclusion
The sacred day of Akshaya Tritiya is a potential day for fresh starts and enhancing spiritual growth and development. The true meaning of Akshaya Tritiya is in showing devotion, gratitude, and doing good deeds. This day is a complete reminder of how to balance between spiritual and material wealth. Performing acts of kindness and generosity will return to the giver in the form of enhanced prosperity. Akshaya Trithiya is not about buying only materialistic things, but it’s about awakening spiritual growth. It is rightly said that true prosperity comes from inner growth. Make Akshaya Tritiya special by continuously aligning your values to positive principles in life.
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