Akshaya Tritiya 2025

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Date, Significance, Rituals, Traditions & Celebrations

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious and spiritually significant festivals in the Hindu and Jain communities. Falling in the bright half of the lunar month of Vaishakha, Akshaya Tritiya is synonymous with eternal prosperity, good fortune, and spiritual merit.

When is Akshaya Tritiya 2025?

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Tritiya Tithi Begins: April 29, 2025 – 5:31 PM
Tritiya Tithi Ends: April 30, 2025 – 2:12 PM
Auspicious Time for Puja (Muhurat): April 30, 2025 – 5:33 AM to 12:18 PM

The entire day is considered auspicious, and unlike other festivals, there is no need for a special muhurat to perform rituals or start new ventures.

Spiritual & Mythological Significance

Akshaya Tritiya is embedded in multiple Hindu legends:

1. Birth of Lord Parashurama

It marks the birthday of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to rid the earth of evil and restore dharma.

2. The Gift of Akshaya Patra

During the Pandavas’ exile, Lord Krishna blessed Draupadi with the Akshaya Patra, a divine vessel that produced an unlimited supply of food—symbolizing inexhaustible wealth and sustenance.

3. Beginning of Treta Yuga

According to scriptures, Treta Yuga, the second of the four Yugas (ages), began on Akshaya Tritiya. This age saw the birth of many divine incarnations like Lord Rama.

4. Sudama’s Visit to Krishna

The story of Sudama, a poor Brahmin who visited his childhood friend Lord Krishna on this day and was blessed with immense wealth, exemplifies humility, devotion, and divine grace.

5. Ganga Snan

It is believed that taking a holy dip in the Ganges on this day cleanses one’s sins and opens the path to moksha (liberation).

Jain Perspective on Akshaya Tritiya

For the Jain community, Akshaya Tritiya is the day when Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, ended his year-long asceticism and fast by drinking sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands.

Customs & Rituals

1. Gold Buying

Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is a deeply rooted tradition believed to invite endless wealth and growth.
In 2025, jewelers are expected to launch exclusive collections and discounts for this high-demand day.

2. Charity (Daan)

Donating food, clothes, water pots, fans, umbrellas, and money is considered to yield immeasurable merit (punya).
Feeding cows, Brahmins, and the poor is widely practiced.

3. Vrat & Puja

Many observe fasts and perform Lakshmi Narayan Puja at home.
Devotees light lamps, chant mantras, and offer lotus flowers, kumkum, turmeric, and grains to deities.

4. Investment and Auspicious Beginnings

People initiate business ventures, buy property, vehicles, start construction, or invest in stocks.
Farmers also sow seeds as it is believed the yield will multiply manifold.

5. Weddings & Griha Pravesh

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the “Swayam Siddha Muhurats”, meaning no astrologer consultation is needed.
Marriages and housewarmings done on this day are believed to bring long-lasting happiness.

Regional Celebrations

Maharashtra

Known as “Akha Teej,” women apply haldi-kumkum, exchange sweets, and buy gold or silver coins stamped with Goddess Lakshmi.

Odisha

The day marks Akhi Muthi Anukula, the ceremonial start of paddy sowing for the Kharif season. Farmers offer the first handful of rice to deities.

Tamil Nadu & Kerala

Devotees perform Vishnu and Lakshmi puja, light traditional lamps, and prepare sweets like payasam.

Rajasthan & Gujarat

Business communities conduct Chopda Pujan (book worship), and stock brokers consider it the best day to start their books afresh.

What to Buy on Akshaya Tritiya 2025?

Gold / Silver ornaments
Precious stones
Vehicles or new properties
Stock market investments

Kitchen utensils (symbolic of abundance)