Time moves in cycles, with phases that vary in their energies—some greatly infused with divine or positive essence. These moments, or muhurtas, are considered auspicious. One such significant period is Akshaya Tritiya— it is one of the five Abooj Muhurtas in 2025, the others being Basant Panchami on Feb 2, Phulera Dooj on March 1, Vijaya Dashami on October 2, and Devuthawani Ekadashi on November 1.
Also known as Akha Teej, it is deeply revered in both Hindu and Jain traditions. Celebrated on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month of Vaishakha, Akshaya Tritiya holds profound historical and spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, the word Akshaya means “imperishable” or “eternal,” symbolizing unending prosperity, success, and good fortune. The day is so auspicious that any work can be performed on this day. That is why it is called an Abooj Muhurta.
Devotees worship Lord Ganesh, Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu, and Kubera on this auspicious day. The Shree Suktam and Lakshmi and Kubera Mantra are chanted along with the Vishnu Sahasranama.
A Rare Celestial Alignment on Akshaya Tritiya
Astrologically, Akshaya Tritiya is a rare and powerful occurrence when the Sun and the Moon occupy the zodiac signs in which their energies are considered to be at their strongest. This simultaneous exaltation of the Sun and Moon occurs only once a year. On this day, nature overflows with positivity and vibrant energy. As a result, the entire day is considered an Abooj Muhurta, If Akshaya Tritiya coincides with Rohini Nakshatra on a Monday, its auspiciousness multiplies severalfold.
Legends Associated With Akshaya Tritiya
- Akshaya Tritiya is associated with the beginning of the Treta Yuga, one of the four epochs described in Hindu scriptures.
- It marks the birthday of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and Lord Balarama, elder brother of Lord Krishna
- According to the Puranas, Sage Vedavyasa began writing the great epic Mahabharata on this day.
- During the Pandavas’ exile, Lord Krishna presented Draupadi with the Akshaya Patra—a divine bowl of abundance that would produce unlimited food.
- The sacred river Ganga descended to Earth from heaven on this day.
- In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya commemorates Lord Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, ending his year-long fast by consuming sugarcane juice—making it a day of great religious importance.
Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
It is believed that making offerings on Akshaya Tritiya brings good luck and prosperity. The day is considered ideal for new beginnings—buying gold, starting businesses, and getting married. — without the need for consulting an astrologer for an auspicious time.
In some regions, devotees fast and perform various rituals such as sprinkling Tulsi water around Lord Vishnu’s idol, offering sesame seeds and water to deities and ancestors, and planting trees.
According to the Puranas, donating items like hand fans, salt, rice, ghee, sugar, vegetables, tamarind, fruits, or clothes on this day is considered highly meritorious. In Odisha, chariot construction begins for the Rath Yatra at Puri, and in Bengal, Haal-khata, a ceremony involving the opening of new audit books, takes place.
In 2025, Akashaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, the 30th of April. The day is more auspicious, as the Nakshatra is Rohini, and there is Sarvartha Siddhi and Ravi Yoga throughout the day.
There are several practices across different regions in India—each reflecting the spirit of renewal, generosity, and divine grace. Whether through fasting, donation, or new beginnings, the day is believed to invite abundance and good luck.
Happy Akshaya Tritiya!