📅 Akshaya Tritiya – May 15, 2026 (Friday)
Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akti / Akha Teej, is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. The word “Akshaya” means never diminishing, signifying eternal prosperity, growth, and good fortune. Anything started on this day is believed to flourish and bring lifelong success.
🪔 Panchang for Akshaya Tritiya 2026
(Indicative timings based on Indian Standard Time)
| Panchang Element | Timing / Details |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Tritiya Tithi Begins: May 14, 2026 – 04:16 PM Tritiya Tithi Ends: May 15, 2026 – 02:41 PM |
| Nakshatra | Rohini Nakshatra (Highly auspicious) |
| Yoga | Sukarma Yoga |
| Karan | Gara → Vanija |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM |
| Sunset | 06:52 PM |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 AM – 12:44 PM |
| Auspicious Buying Muhurat | Entire day after sunrise is considered highly auspicious |
✨ Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is believed to be a powerful Siddha Muhurat, meaning things performed on this day bring continuous growth. Important mythological associations include:
🔶 Birth of Lord Parasurama
The sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu manifested on this day.
🔶 Beginning of Treta Yuga
One of the four Yugas started on Akshaya Tritiya.
🔶 Draupadi’s Akshaya Patra Blessing
In the Mahabharata, Krishna blessed Draupadi with a vessel providing endless food.
🔶 Sudama–Krishna Friendship Story
Lord Krishna blessed Sudama with eternal prosperity on Akshaya Tritiya.
This makes the day highly auspicious for wealth, blessings, marriages, and spiritual activities.
🌼 Rituals & Traditions
1. Lakshmi & Vishnu Puja
Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and Lord Vishnu for protection and stability.
2. Gold Buying (Dhan Prapti)
Purchasing gold is believed to bring growing prosperity. Real estate, vehicles, and long-term investments are also common.
3. Annadan (Food Donation)
A powerful karma-cleansing ritual. Feeding the poor gives lifelong punya.
4. Start New Business or Projects
Business launches, registrations, investments, property purchases, and new ventures are especially recommended.
5. Fasting & Cleanse Rituals
Some observe mild fasting, recite Vishnu Sahasranama, or meditate.
🕉️ Do’s & Don’ts on Akshaya Tritiya
✔ Do
- Buy gold/silver, land, or valuable assets
- Start new work or business
- Donate food, clothes, water, and money
- Perform Lakshmi–Vishnu puja
- Begin education or spiritual activities
✘ Avoid
- Any negative speech or conflicts
- Cutting nails or hair (according to some traditions)
- Major travel without muhurat
- Starting debts or borrowing money
🌍 Regional Celebrations
| Region | Celebration Style |
|---|---|
| North India | Lakshmi-Vishnu Puja, gold buying, charity |
| Maharashtra/Goa | Kuldevta puja, family gatherings |
| Gujarat | New business opening, ledger worship (Khata Pujan) |
| South India | Vishnu worship, Tulsi puja, temple festivities |
| Bengal & Odisha | Akshaya Tritiya marks start of Rath Yatra chariot construction |
| Rajasthan | Akhateej marriages, community feasts |
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