अक्षय तृतीया 2026 — अखा तीज
वैशाख शुक्ल पक्ष तृतीया — The Day of Eternal Prosperity
अक्षय्यं तृतीयायां दानं भवति सर्वदा।
जपो होमश्च यत्किञ्चित् अक्षय्यं समुदाहृतम्॥
— Skanda Purana | Whatever is given, chanted, or offered on Akshaya Tritiya becomes eternal
Abujh Muhurat — entire day auspicious for all shubh karya. Sunday ruled by Surya Dev adds radiance and vitality to new beginnings.
Exact puja muhurat timings vary by city based on local sunrise and Madhyahna calculations:
* Timings based on local Madhyahna. Source: DrikPanchang
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. The word Akshaya means never diminishing or eternal — signifying that any meritorious deed performed on this day yields infinite, everlasting fruit.
Falling on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, this day is classified as a Swayam Siddha Muhurat — a self-accomplished auspicious time that requires no separate muhurat calculation. Along with Yugadi and Vijaya Dashami, it is one of only three such days in the entire Hindu calendar.
According to Vedic electional astrology (Muhurta Shastra), Akshaya Tritiya is free from all malefic influences. This makes it ideal for vivah (marriage), griha pravesh (housewarming), vehicle and property purchase, gold purchase, new business launches, and all other auspicious activities.
Hindu scriptures record several momentous events on Akshaya Tritiya:
Treta Yuga Begins: According to Hindu time calculations, the transition from Satya Yuga to Treta Yuga occurred on this day — making it a Yugadi Tithi of cosmic significance.
Akshaya Patra: Lord Krishna gifted the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra) to the Pandavas, ensuring they would never face hunger during their exile.
Parashurama Jayanti: The sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Parashurama, was born on this day.
Goddess Annapurna: The goddess of food and nourishment manifested on this day, reinforcing the significance of Annadanam (food donation).
Sudama and Krishna: Sudama visited his childhood friend Lord Krishna on Akshaya Tritiya, offering beaten rice (poha). In return, Krishna blessed him with eternal prosperity.
Buy Gold and Precious Metals: Purchasing gold on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to attract Goddess Lakshmi blessings and ensure growing prosperity. Even a small gold coin suffices.
Griha Pravesh and Property: Moving into a new home, purchasing property, or performing bhoomi puja on this day ensures the prosperity of the household never diminishes.
Vivah (Marriage): As a Swayam Siddha Muhurat, no separate muhurat calculation is needed. Marriages performed on Akshaya Tritiya are blessed with eternal harmony.
Annadanam (Food Donation): Annadanam Param Daanam — feeding the hungry on this day earns infinite punya. Donate food, sattu, water, and fruits.
Japa and Puja: Chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, performing Lakshmi-Narayana puja, and offering Tulsi to Lord Vishnu multiplies spiritual merit manifold.
Vehicle and Business: Starting a new business, purchasing a vehicle, or making investments on this day is considered highly favourable by Vedic astrologers.
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Find your perfect Shubh Muhurat for Vivah, Griha Pravesh, Gold Purchase, and more
Find Gold Purchase Muhurat →1. Preparation: Wake during Brahma Muhurat. Bathe with Ganga Jal mixed in water. Wear clean, preferably yellow clothes.
2. Surya Arghya: Offer arghya (water) to Surya Dev at sunrise facing east.
3. Sankalp: Take a vow (sankalp) with water in hand to perform the puja with devotion.
4. Puja Setup: Place idols of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha on a yellow cloth. Light a ghee lamp. Arrange flowers, akshat, kumkum, and Tulsi.
5. Invocation: Begin with Ganesha Vandana. Then worship Vishnu-Lakshmi with shodashopachara (16 offerings).
6. Mantra: Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya 108 times.
7. Daan: Donate food, clothes, gold, or money to the needy. Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakha month marks this highly auspicious festival celebrated across India.
The gold buying muhurat on Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is during the Tritiya Tithi period: 10:49 AM (Apr 19) to 6:14 AM (Apr 20). As an Abujh Muhurat day, the entire duration of Tritiya Tithi is considered auspicious for gold purchases.
The Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Puja Muhurat is 10:49 AM to 12:20 PM (1 Hour 31 Minutes). Perform Vishnu-Lakshmi puja during this window for maximum spiritual benefit.
Yes, Akshaya Tritiya is a Swayam Siddha Muhurat (self-accomplished auspicious time), making it excellent for vivah (marriage), engagement, and all mangal karya without needing a separate muhurat. In 2026, it falls on Sunday.
Absolutely. Akshaya Tritiya is one of the Sadhe Teen Muhurat (3.5 most auspicious days) of the Hindu calendar. Griha Pravesh, property purchase, vehicle purchase, and new business launches are all highly recommended.
The word Akshaya means never diminishing. Any punya earned through japa, daan, yajna, or puja on this day brings eternal merit. According to Hindu mythology, Treta Yuga began on this day, Lord Krishna gave the Akshaya Patra to the Pandavas, and Goddess Annapurna was born. It is ruled by Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
