Akshaya Tritiya – The Most Magical Day For Good Fortune!

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Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej and is highly auspicious for Hindus as well as Jains. It falls during Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha. This day is considered to be very auspicious as the Sun and the Moon are at the height of their brightness on this day.
On 2017 it will be observed on 28th April and this year it is even more auspicious as it falls in conjunction with Rohini Nakshatra. The auspiciousness of this day advises people to start new ventures, invest in something significant like buying real estate or gold, and most importantly rituals like marriage. This day is said to bring in a lot of good luck and prosperity.



Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat = 10:29 to 12:19
Duration = 1 Hour 50 Mins

Auspicious time to buy Gold
Tritiya Tithi Begins = 10:29 on 28/Apr/2017
Tritiya Tithi Ends = 06:55 on 29/Apr/2017

Why do we celebrate Akshaya Tritiya





  • The sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu – Lord Parashuram was born on this day. He is said to have reclaimed the land from the sea as stated in the Puranic scriptures.
  • Lord Ganesha and Ved Vyas had started writing the great Epic Mahabharata on this day as well.
  • Jains also celebrate the day as the end of the one year fast by Tirthankara Rishabha. They mark its end by drinking sugarcane juice.
  • Another story goes that God of wealth and the treasurer of all deities – Kubera, prayed to Goddess Lakshmi on this special day, and was granted the gift of perpetual wealth and prosperity. Thus, Lord Siva appointed both of them to their coveted positions as custodians of wealth and prosperity. That is why, this day is so auspicious for starting new ventures, buying a new property or gold, or getting married, as it assures prosperity and benefits. In many households, a day-long Kubera-Lakshmi puja is performed on this day.


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