Amrutkaal अमृतकाल
Hindu Festival

Akshaya Tritiya

अक्षयतृतीया
Next · 9 April 2027 · Tritiya of Shukla paksha, Vaisakha
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Shubh Muhurat

Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 9 April 2027.

We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.

Significance

Akshaya Tritiya — 'the imperishable third' — is one of the four self-evident auspicious days (svayam siddh muhurta) in the Hindu calendar. Any action begun on this day is believed to bear fruit. It marks the birth of Parashurama, the day Ved Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata, and the arrival of Treta Yuga. It is the most popular day in India for buying gold — jewellers see their largest sales of the year.

Rituals & Traditions

Upcoming dates

Observed by: Hindus, Jains

Frequently asked questions

When is Akshaya Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritiya is next observed on 9 April 2027. The festival follows tritiya of shukla paksha, vaisakha.

What is Akshaya Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritiya — 'the imperishable third' — is one of the four self-evident auspicious days (svayam siddh muhurta) in the Hindu calendar. Any action begun on this day is believed to bear fruit. It marks the birth of Parashurama, the day Ved Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata, and the arrival of Treta Yuga. It is the most popular day in India for buying g

How is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?

Purchasing gold or silver — believed to multiply; Beginning new ventures and important purchases; Donations to the needy; Worship of Lakshmi and Vishnu; Special significance at Badrinath — the day the shrine opens after winter.

Who observes Akshaya Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritiya is observed by Hindus, Jains.