Akshaya Tritiya is a very popular festival that is celebrated in parts of India every year. It falls on the third Tithi (lunar day) of the Bright Half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha.
This day is considered a lucky day because both the Sun and the Moon are at their brightest on this day. In Hindi, the word Akshaya (अक्षय) means imperishable or never diminishing in the sense of prosperity, hope, joy, success, while Tritiya means third. It is believed that any investment, venture on this day will bring wealth and prosperity to us.
In 2026, Akshaya Tritiya Falls on Sunday, 19th April.
On this day, gold is bought as a symbol of eternal wealth and prosperity. Akshaya Tritiya pooja is done to invite prosperity.