Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on April 19 and is regarded as one of the most auspicious days for new beginnings, investments, and acts of charity. The word 'Akshaya' means imperishable – anything initiated on this day is believed to grow and prosper endlessly. It is a peak day for gold purchases across India.
Major Festival
Akshaya Tritiya
अक्षय तृतीया
Monday, April 20, 2026Vaishakha Masa
Significance
Mythologically, this is the day Treta Yuga began, the Ganges descended to earth, Ved Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible Akshaya Patra from Lord Surya.
Rituals & Traditions
- Buying gold, property, or making investments
- Performing Vishnu-Lakshmi puja for prosperity
- Donating food, water, and clothes to the needy
- Starting new ventures, constructions, or academics
- Fasting and visiting Vishnu temples
Panchang Details
Tithi
Shukla Tritiya
Masa
Vaishakha
Paksha
Shukla
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