Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Auspicious Day for Eternal Prosperity

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Apr 30, 2025

What is Akshaya Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritiya, observed on the third lunar day of Vaishakha, is a Hindu festival symbolizing prosperity, success, and good fortune.

When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2025?

This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. It is celebrated across India with devotion and traditional rituals.

Historical Significance

On this day, Lord Parshuram was born, Sudama visited Krishna, and the Mahabharata’s Akshaya Patra was bestowed—each event tied to infinite blessings.

Spiritual Importance

'Akshaya' means never diminishing. Any good deed, charity or investment on this day is believed to multiply endlessly & bring lasting success.

Puja Muhurat for 2025

05:41 AM to 12:18 PM Duration - 06 hours 37 minutes Tritiya tithi begins - 05:31 PM on April 29, 2025 Tritiya tithi ends - 02:12 PM on April 30, 2025

Rituals & Traditions

Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Ganesha. Buying gold, starting new ventures, and donating to the needy are common customs.

Puja Vidhi

Clean your home altar, offer flowers, sweets, rice & sandalwood paste to the deities. Light a diya, chant Vishnu Sahasranama & perform Lakshmi Puja.

Why is Buying Gold Popular?

Buying gold or silver on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring wealth that lasts forever. It’s seen as a divine investment & symbol of eternal fortune.

Food & Offerings

Offer traditional items like soaked rice, curd, jaggery, mangoes, and panakam. Sweet treats like kesari, halwa, and malpua are commonly prepared.

Message of Akshaya Tritiya

The festival inspires hope, abundance, and growth. Acts of kindness, spiritual offerings, and fresh beginnings today are said to bear endless fruit.

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