Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Akshaya Tritiya 2025 will be observed on Wednesday, April 30, marking one of the most sacred and auspicious days in the Hindu and Jain calendars.
What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is celebrated annually on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha. The term “Akshaya” in Sanskrit means “eternal” or “never diminishing”, symbolizing unending prosperity, success and good fortune. It is considered so auspicious that any good deed or purchase made on this day is believed to bring lasting benefits.
Significance and Spiritual Importance
Hindu Beliefs: It is believed that Treta Yuga, the second of the four Yugas, began on Akshaya Tritiya. Several mythological events are associated with this day:
Parshurama Jayanti: The birth of Lord Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.
Krishna-Sudama Reunion: Sudama, a childhood friend of Lord Krishna, visited him on this day and Krishna blessed him with wealth and prosperity.
Draupadi and the Akshaya Patra: In the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna miraculously gave Draupadi the Akshaya Patra, a vessel that provided an endless supply of food.
Ganga’s Descent: In some traditions, Akshaya Tritiya marks the descent of the Ganges River to Earth, making it an especially sacred day for river worship.
Jain Beliefs: Akshaya Tritiya holds deep importance in Jainism as it commemorates the day when Lord Rishabhdev (Adinath), the first Tirthankara, ended his year-long fast by accepting sugarcane juice from King Shreyansh Kumar.
Why It Is Celebrated?
The core reason Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated is the belief that any action performed on this day—be it charity, investment, learning or spiritual practice—yields infinite rewards. It is a day associated with wealth creation, spiritual upliftment and beginning new ventures.
How Akshaya Tritiya is Celebrated in India?
Across India, Akshaya Tritiya is marked with rituals, prayers and festive activities:
Gold Purchases: Buying gold or silver on this day is considered highly auspicious. Jewelers across the country launch special offers as families flock to invest in precious metals believed to multiply in value and blessings.
Charity and Donations: People offer food, clothes, water pitchers and donations to the needy, Brahmins and temples. Acts of daan (charity) are believed to bring unending merit.
Marriage Ceremonies: It is considered a ‘Swayam Siddha Muhurat’, meaning a naturally auspicious day. Many weddings, engagements and griha-pravesh ceremonies take place without needing an astrologer’s approval.
Religious Observances: Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Fasts are observed and Vishnu Sahasranama and Lakshmi Ashtottara are recited.
Ritual Bathing and Holy Dips: Pilgrims visit sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari and Narmada for ritual bathing, believed to cleanse sins.
Jain Celebrations: Jain communities engage in special prayers and charitable acts, reenacting the donation of sugarcane juice to Lord Rishabhdev, often by offering juice or water to ascetics. Akshaya Tritiya is not just a festival of wealth and prosperity—it’s a celebration of timeless values like charity, devotion and new beginnings. Whether it’s starting a new business, buying a home, giving to the needy or simply offering prayers with a sincere heart, this sacred day invites people to invest in both material and spiritual growth.
