Kamal Ghorui
Akshaya Tritiya is a major Hindu festival, which is celebrated across the country with immense happiness. This day is seen to be the most favorable day for purchasing and starting new ventures. Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej. People commemorate this day with great joy and happiness. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. According to Gregorian Calendar, Akshaya Tritiya is going to be celebrated April 19, 2026.
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026 ?
| Tithi | Date and Time |
| Tritiya Tithi Begins | April 19, 2026 – 10:49 AM |
| Tritiya Tithi Ends | April 20, 2026 – 07:27 AM |
| Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat | April 19, 2026 – 10:49 AM to 12:20 PM |
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Significance
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most significant days in Hindu religion. People engage in a variety of religious and spiritual activities on this auspicious day. This day is regarded as one of the most sacred. In Hinduism, Akshaya Tritiya is an extremely propitious day. Akshaya means eternal, which lasts forever and Tritiya signifies the third day of Shukla Paksha. People, who engage in fortunate activities on this day are believed to be eternal. People engage in religious activities, start new businesses, get jobs, and do Griha pravesh. Purchasing gold, silver, and jewels on this day is seen to be lucky and to bring prosperity, success, and good fortune into one’s life. According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that it was the sacred day when Pandavas received the Akshya Patra (the vessel that provides the unlimited food) from Lord Krishna. Hindu scriptures states that on this auspicious day, the sixth form of Lord Vishnu incarnated on this earth. The day is celebrated as Parashuram Jayanti. People offer prayers to Lord Vishnu with devotion and purity.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Puja Rituals
Particularly for marriages, engagements, and other investments, this day is thought to be auspicious for fresh starts. In Hindu culture, Akshaya Tritiya is regarded as a lucky day that symbolizes boundless wealth and prosperity. On this day people offer prayers to God of wealth – Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi. Decorate temples and perform special pujas are the main part of this festival. In addition, some people organize food stalls to feed the underprivileged and needy people.
Akshaya Tritiyaa 2026: FAQs
- When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya is going to be celebrated on tritiya tithi (third day) of shukla paksha in the month of Vaishakha i.e, on April 19, 2026. - Why Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated?
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious festival of Hindus, which is celebrated with great happiness and fervor. This day is considered an auspicious for new beginnings, new business, purchase of gold, marriages and other auspicious activities.
