Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Every year, Akshaya Tritiya—also fondly called Akha Teej—brings with it an air of positivity, hope, and prosperity. Falling on the third day (Tritiya Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakha, this sacred Hindu festival is considered one of the most auspicious days in the calendar. In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on April 30, and as always, it promises blessings that are said to never diminish.
Akshaya Tritiya 2025
Let’s explore the exact timings, significance, and rituals associated with this powerful day of prosperity and good fortune.
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When Is Akshaya Tritiya in 2025?
This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The timing of this holy day is based on the lunar calendar, and here are the specific details:
Tritiya Tithi Begins: April 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tritiya Tithi Ends: April 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Time for Worship): April 30, from 5:40 AM to 12:18 PM
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Why Akshaya Tritiya Is So Special
The word Akshaya in Sanskrit means “never-ending” or “eternal.” True to its name, anything started or given on this day is believed to bring lasting benefits. Whether it’s charity, investment, or spiritual practice, the results are said to multiply and stay with you forever.
This day holds deep significance for both Hindus and Jains. In Hindu tradition, it’s believed that Lord Parshuram, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on Akshaya Tritiya. It’s also linked to the epic Mahabharata—where Lord Krishna gave the Pandavas the magical Akshaya Patra, a vessel that provided unlimited food during their exile.
For the Jain community, the day marks the end of a year-long fast undertaken by the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabhdev, making it a symbol of spiritual victory and endurance.
What Makes Akshaya Tritiya a Day of Prosperity
On Akshaya Tritiya, people often:
Buy gold or silver, as it symbolizes lasting wealth and is believed to invite prosperity.
Start new business ventures, make investments, or plan major life events.
Engage in acts of charity, believing that giving on this day brings blessings that multiply.
Perform sacred rituals, including worship of deities like Goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth), Lord Vishnu (the protector of the universe), and Lord Ganesha (the remover of obstacles).
Traditional Rituals to Observe
If you’re celebrating Akshaya Tritiya this year, here are some meaningful rituals to consider:
Begin with a sacred bath—ideally in a holy river, or at home with devotion.
Perform a puja using tulsi leaves, sandalwood paste, ghee lamps, and sweets to worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha. Reciting the Lakshmi or Vishnu Sahasranama (a thousand names of the deities) is especially powerful.
Offer grains like rice, barley, and white sesame seeds as part of the worship.
Feed cows, birds, and those in need. Distributing food, sweets, and water to the poor, and offering milk or meals to Brahmins is considered highly meritorious.
Give in charity—whether it’s money, clothes, or daily essentials. It’s believed that whatever you give away on this day returns to you manifold.
A Day to Celebrate New Beginnings
Whether you’re planning to invest in gold, donate to a good cause, or simply take a step forward in your spiritual journey, Akshaya Tritiya is a perfect day to begin. It’s more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a reminder that good deeds, when done with a pure heart, never go to waste.
So mark your calendars for April 30, 2025, and welcome in abundance, hope, and eternal blessings.
