Akshaya Tritiya 2026
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: The festival of Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on the third day of the bright fortnight of the month of Vaishakha. It is also called “Akha Teej.” According to legend, this day marks the beginning of the Satya Yuga. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day is considered auspicious, bringing happiness and prosperity. Buying gold on this day is also considered highly auspicious. Undertaking any new venture, including building construction, is also considered auspicious.
In Akshaya Tritiya 2026 ,However, there is confusion about whether Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated this year, whether on April 19th or April 20th. According to the Vedic calendar, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on April 19th. Akshaya Tritiya is known as “Abujh Muhurat,” meaning that if you wish to undertake any auspicious task on this day, you don’t need to consult the almanac. Any auspicious task can be initiated on this day. Akshaya means that which can never be destroyed and this day is very auspicious.
When will Akshaya Tritiya be celebrated in 2026
The festival of Akshaya Tritiya 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19, on this day Tritiya Tithi will be from 10:45 am to 7:49 pm on April 20, although Tritiya Tithi will be observed throughout the day on 20th as well, but the auspicious time will be on April 19 only, hence this year Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19 only.
Why is buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya considered auspicious?
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is considered an auspicious time in Hinduism, requiring no almanac (panchang) for any auspicious work. It is said that buying gold on this day is highly auspicious. While buying gold is often viewed as an investment, it is not just an investment but also a symbol of religious faith, bringing happiness and prosperity and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Furthermore, according to religious texts, this day is also said to mark the beginning of the Satya Yuga, making it highly auspicious to purchase gold on this day.
The Sun and Moon are both in exalted signs on this day, bringing positive influences to the lives of those born under these signs, and items purchased on this day bring good fortune.
According to an ancient belief, on this day Kubera, the god of wealth, received his treasure because on this day Goddess Lakshmi appointed him the guardian of wealth. That is why people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya and bring it home. By buying gold on this day, one gets the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lakshmi resides in the house and there is never any shortage of wealth in the family. That is why buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is very auspicious.
Donating also has special significance
According to the scriptures, on Akshaya Tritiya 2026, not only buying gold is considered auspicious but investing in any business and starting a new work is also considered very auspicious. Apart from this, doing charity also has special significance. Donating grains, fan, water filled pot etc. on this day is considered very virtuous.
