Akshaya Tritiya अक्षय तृतीया
Dedicated to Vishnu
About Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, falling on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya. The word 'Akshaya' means imperishable or eternal — anything begun or invested on this day is believed to grow and prosper indefinitely. It is a self-auspicious (swayam siddha) muhurta, meaning no additional astrological checking is needed for starting new ventures. The day is associated with multiple sacred events: Lord Parashurama's birth, the beginning of the Treta Yuga, Sudama's visit to Lord Krishna, and the day Goddess Annapurna was born. Buying gold is the most popular practice, symbolizing enduring wealth. Charitable donations, especially of food and water, are considered especially meritorious. New businesses, property purchases, and weddings initiated on this day are believed to bring lasting success.
अक्षय तृतीया हिंदू कैलेंडर के सबसे शुभ दिनों में से एक है, जो वैशाख शुक्ल तृतीया को पड़ता है। 'अक्षय' शब्द का अर्थ है अविनाशी या शाश्वत — इस दिन शुरू किया या निवेश किया गया कुछ भी अनंत काल तक बढ़ता और फलता-फूलता माना जाता है। यह स्वयं सिद्ध मुहूर्त है, अर्थात नए कार्य शुरू करने के लिए अतिरिक्त ज्योतिषीय जाँच की आवश्यकता नहीं होती। यह दिन कई पवित्र घटनाओं से जुड़ा है: भगवान परशुराम का जन्म, त्रेता युग का आरंभ, सुदामा की भगवान कृष्ण से भेंट, और देवी अन्नपूर्णा का जन्म। सोना खरीदना सबसे लोकप्रिय प्रथा है, जो स्थायी संपत्ति का प्रतीक है। दान, विशेषकर भोजन और जल का दान, विशेष रूप से पुण्यकारी माना जाता है। इस दिन शुरू किए गए नए व्यवसाय, संपत्ति खरीद और विवाह स्थायी सफलता लाते माने जाते हैं।
Spiritual Significance
Akshaya Tritiya carries the energy of imperishable growth. It is one of only three-and-a-half auspicious muhurtas in the Hindu calendar that are considered universally good without any astrological restrictions. Charitable acts on this day are believed to return manifold blessings.
अक्षय तृतीया अविनाशी वृद्धि की ऊर्जा धारण करती है। यह हिंदू कैलेंडर के केवल साढ़े तीन शुभ मुहूर्तों में से एक है जो बिना किसी ज्योतिषीय प्रतिबंध के सार्वभौमिक रूप से शुभ माने जाते हैं। इस दिन किए गए दान कई गुना आशीर्वाद लौटाते माने जाते हैं।
Key Rituals & Practices
- Purchase gold, silver, or new assets for lasting prosperity
- Donate food, water, and clothing to those in need
- Begin new ventures, investments, or important projects
- Perform Lakshmi-Vishnu puja at home or temple
- Offer water and food to ancestors (tarpan)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
Since 'Akshaya' means imperishable, gold purchased on this day is believed to never diminish in value or fortune. Gold itself is a symbol of Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and is considered an auspicious metal in Hindu culture. The combination of an imperishable day and an enduring precious metal makes gold purchases the most popular tradition. However, the original emphasis was on charity and spiritual merit, not material acquisition.
What makes Akshaya Tritiya a self-auspicious day?
In Vedic astrology, most auspicious timings require careful analysis of nakshatra, tithi, yoga, and planetary positions. However, Akshaya Tritiya is classified as a 'Swayam Siddha Muhurta' — a time that is inherently auspicious without needing any additional analysis. It is one of only three-and-a-half such dates in the year. This makes it universally favorable for starting any new endeavor, regardless of other planetary configurations on that specific day.
What sacred events are associated with Akshaya Tritiya?
Multiple sacred events converge on this day: Lord Parashurama (sixth avatar of Vishnu) was born; the Treta Yuga is believed to have started; the river Ganges descended from heaven to Earth; Sudama visited Lord Krishna and received boundless wealth; Draupadi received the Akshaya Patra (inexhaustible vessel) from Lord Krishna; and Goddess Annapurna (deity of food and nourishment) is said to have been born.
Festival Details
- Deity
- Vishnu
- Category
- Prosperity & Wealth
- Regions
- Pan-India
- Calendar Basis
- Hindu Lunar (Panchang)
- Hindu Month
- Vaishakha — Shukla Paksha, Tritiya
- Importance
- major