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Akshaya Tritiya 2025 brings prosperity and divine blessings. Discover the date, gold buying time, puja rituals, and spiritual significance of this powerful day. Mumbai: Akshaya Tritiya is a revered Hindu and Jain festival observed on the third day (Tritiya Tithi) of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Vaishakh.
Commonly known as Akha Teej, this day is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that any meritorious deed performed on this day yields ‘Akshaya’ or never-diminishing results. The word Akshaya means “never-ending” or “eternal,” and Tritiya signifies “third day.
” Hence, this day is associated with unending prosperity and fortune. Significant events such as housewarming ceremonies, land worship, or starting a new venture are considered especially favourable on this day — no separate muhurat (auspicious timing) is required as Akshaya Tritiya itself is an inherently auspicious muhurat. When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2025? | Akshaya Tritiya 2025 Date According to the Hindu Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh month begins at 5:29 PM on 29th April 2025, and ends at 2:12 PM on 30th April 2025.
As per the sunrise-based tithi system, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on 30th April 2025. Akshaya Tritiya Puja Timings | Akshaya Tritiya 2025 Shubh Muhurat As per astrological charts, the most auspicious time for Akshaya Tritiya Puja will be from 6:07 AM to 12:37 PM on 30th April 2025. Auspicious Timings to Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya According to Vedic astrology, buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered very auspicious as it symbolises wealth and prosperity.
In 2025, the favourable period to purchase gold begins at 5:33 AM on 29th April and remains open until 2:50 AM on 30th April. How to Perform Akshaya Tritiya Puja | Akshaya Tritiya Puja Vidhi It is considered auspicious to wake up during the Brahma Muhurat (early hours before sunrise) on Akshaya Tritiya. Bathe with holy water or in a sacred river if possible.
Begin by cleansing your home and puja space. Spread a yellow or red cloth on a clean platform and place idols or images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. You may also include idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber.
Sprinkle Gangajal (holy water) on the idols to purify them. Apply sandalwood paste and kumkum (vermilion). Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu and lotus flowers to Goddess Lakshmi.
Other offerings include akshat (unbroken rice), durva grass, coconut, betel nuts, and betel leaves. Prepare a bhog (offering) that includes seasonal fruits, sweets, and especially sattu made from barley or wheat, cucumber, and Bengal gram dal. Tulsi (holy basil) leaf is a must.
Chant Vishnu Sahasranama, Lakshmi Stotra, or other mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. You can also recite Ganesh Chalisa and Kuber Chalisa. Light a ghee lamp and perform the aarti.
After the puja, distribute the offerings (prasadam) among family members and others. Why Akshaya Tritiya is Significant | Akshaya Tritiya Significance Akshaya Tritiya holds great religious and spiritual importance in Hinduism. It marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
According to the Mahabharata, on this day, Lord Krishna gifted the Pandavas the Akshaya Patra, a vessel that provided unlimited food. It is also believed that the Satyuga and Tretayuga began on this day. Acts of charity such as offering water, food grains, clothes, gold, cows, or land are highly meritorious on Akshaya Tritiya.
Donating to the poor and needy brings immense spiritual benefits. Many people also buy gold or silver, believing it to be a symbol of enduring prosperity. Jains also celebrate Akshaya Tritiya to commemorate the day when Lord Rishabhdev broke his year-long fast by consuming sugarcane juice, marking his first Ahara (meal).
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