One of the most auspicious festivals in the Hindu calendar is Akshaya Tritiya, occasionally referred to as Akha Teej. It will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. This day is considered to bring success, prosperity, and good fortune for all time, and it has great cultural, religious, and spiritual significance.
Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya is the word for “never diminishing.” Hindus believe any good deed or investment performed on this day will multiply and never decline. Lord Kubera, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Vishnu—symbols of prosperity and good fortune—are connected.
Legend has it that this day marked the birth of Lord Parashurama, Vishnu’s sixth avatar. On Akshaya Tritiya, Sudama is also said to have met Lord Krishna and received a bountiful blessing. The start of the Treta Yuga, one of Hinduism’s four Yugas, is also associated with this day.
Rituals to Follow on Akshaya Tritiya
- Puja and Prayers: Begin the day with a bath and pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Use tulsi leaves, sandalwood paste, and flowers.
- Buying Gold: Purchasing gold is a widely followed tradition on Akshaya Tritiya. Gold symbolizes wealth and is considered to bring long-term prosperity.
- Charity: Donating food, clothes, money, or essentials to the needy is a major part of the celebrations. Giving to others on this day brings divine blessings.
- Starting New Ventures: Many choose this day to begin new business ventures, investments, marriages, or even housewarmings, as it is considered highly lucky.
- Fasting and Satsang: It is also common to observe a partial or full fast and engage in spiritual readings or kirtans.
Celebration Tips for 2025
- Plan Early: If you’re considering buying gold or property, plan it as prices and demand soar.
- Decorate Your Home: Welcome positivity with yellow flowers, diyas, and rangoli.
- Cook Traditional Sweets: Prepare festive dishes like kheer, shrikhand, or halwa as offerings.
- Involve the Family: Celebrate the rituals to pass on traditions to the younger generation.
Akshaya Tritiya isn’t just about material prosperity — it’s about embracing gratitude, sharing blessings, and starting anew with a pure heart.
