Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Date, history, puja timings & significance of the auspicious day

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most significant and auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus and Jains across India. Observed on the third day (Tritiya) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh, this day is associated with unending prosperity, good fortune, and success.

Date and Muhurat

In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on Wednesday, April 30. The Tritiya Tithi begins at 5:31 PM on April 29 and ends at 2:12 PM on April 30.

The most auspicious time for Akshaya Tritiya Puja will be from 5:41 AM to 12:18 PM on April 30 — a span of 6 hours and 37 minutes.

The ideal time to purchase gold starts from April 29 at 5:31 PM and ends on April 30 at 5:41 AM, lasting 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Why Akshaya Tritiya is Celebrated

The word ‘Akshaya’ means ‘never diminishing’ — symbolising everlasting prosperity. It is believed that any good deed or investment made on this day multiplies manifold over time.

According to Hindu mythology, Akshaya Tritiya marks several divine events:

• Parashurama Jayanti: The sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu was born on this day.

• Beginning of Treta Yuga: One of the four yugas began on Akshaya Tritiya.

• Sudama’s visit to Krishna: Lord Krishna welcomed his childhood friend Sudama and blessed him with immense wealth.

• Descent of River Ganga: The holy river Ganga is believed to have descended to Earth on this day.

• Start of Mahabharata: Sage Ved Vyasa began narrating the Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha.

Traditions and Rituals

• Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera for blessings.

• Buying gold or silver is believed to invite wealth and fortune.

• Many start new ventures, marriages, or investments on this day for success.

Akshaya Tritiya is more than just a day to shop for gold—it's a spiritually uplifting occasion to seek divine blessings, start afresh, and build a prosperous future.