Akshaya Tritiya 2025 Live Updates: Akshaya Tritiya puja vidhi, shubh muhrat, significance and gold shopping time
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is an auspicious and highly significant festival in the Hindu and Jain calendars. In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, April 30, marking a spiritually potent day observed with great devotion and reverence across India.
The term 'Akshaya' in Sanskrit means 'eternal' or 'never diminishing,' while 'Tritiya' refers to the third lunar day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Vaishakha. It is believed that any good deed performed on this day multiplies manifold and yields eternal benefits. Therefore, Akshaya Tritiya is regarded as a highly favorable occasion to begin new ventures, invest in property or gold, and perform religious activities.
According to Hindu mythology, this sacred day is linked to several legends. It is said that Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on Akshaya Tritiya. Another belief holds that the river Ganga descended to Earth on this day. It is also the day when Lord Krishna gave the Akshaya Patra (a mystical vessel of endless food) to the Pandavas during their exile, ensuring they never went hungry. This divine connection with abundance and prosperity underlines the day's importance.
For Jains, Akshaya Tritiya commemorates the day when the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabhanatha, ended his year-long fast by accepting sugarcane juice from King Shreyansh. This act of devotion marks the beginning of a spiritual journey for many Jain followers, who observe rituals and fasts on this day.
One of the most popular traditions associated with Akshaya Tritiya is the purchase of gold. Buying gold on this day is considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Jewelers across the country witness a surge in customers, with many launching exclusive collections for the occasion. However, beyond material wealth, Akshaya Tritiya is also a day for performing acts of charity, helping the needy, and spreading positive energy.
People perform special pujas at home or in temples, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees also engage in activities such as chanting mantras, donating food and clothes, and feeding the poor and animals.
In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya presents an opportunity to align with positive cosmic energies, cultivate gratitude, and make a fresh start in personal or professional life. Whether you seek spiritual growth, material prosperity, or emotional renewal, this sacred day serves as a powerful reminder of abundance in all its forms.
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