Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)

Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej, Akhatrij) is an auspicious day in Hinduism. It falls on third day of bright half of Vaishakh month, Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakh month (April – May). It is considered as one of the Sade Teen Muhurat (3 and a half best muhurats) in Hindu Astrology. Devotees consider it as an auspicious occasion to buy gold, silver, and to purchase any other valuable assets like cars and properties. In 2012, Akshaya Tritiya date is April 24. Read more about Akshaya Tritiya 2012 here.

As per the Hindu traditions and religious scriptures, Akshaya Tritiya is the best day to offer donations, start any important venture, and other sacred deeds.

Lakshmi Puja, Gauri Puja, Vishnu Puja, Sri Krishna Puja, and Tulsi Puja are the best rituals to observe on Akshaya Tritiya. Parasurama Jayanti and Balarama Jayanti are also celebrated on this day in some places.

The most famous pilgrimage for Hindus – Chardham Yatra begins on this day. Yatra to Gangotri Temple, Yamunotri Temple, Badrinath, and Kedarnath temples of Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) is known as Chardham Yatra.

Akshaya Tritiya is also famous for marriages, Gruhapravesh ceremonies, and other auspicious events. Thousands of marriages are held on this day throughout India.

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16 Responses to “Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej)”

  1. Srilakshmi

    May 14. 2010

    Can we do Aksharabyasam on Akshaya thadiya

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    • naveen.sanagala

      May 15. 2010

      Yes you can.. Akshay Tritiya is very auspicious for aksharabhyasam

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  2. ladies site

    May 06. 2011

    Good and valuable information to me and i have seen in many others forum where many of them discussed what to buy gold or silver, so i have a doubt is it important to buy specific jewellery that is silver,gold etc..

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  3. nirupam

    May 06. 2011

    THANKS TO RAMA D FOR HIS GOOD ADVICE OTHERWISE I AM TO DEPRESSED FOR NOT ACQUIRING GOLD FOR IT’S HIGH PRICE THIS TIME THANKS YOU TOO.
    nirupambaruah

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  4. Rashmi

    Apr 19. 2012

    i want to start my sons Aksharabyasa in sringeri on 24th April 2012 as that dat is Akshaya tritiya so wanted to know if that is a good day to start it.

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  5. mannoj

    Apr 20. 2012

    i want to take delivery of my new car on 24 -4-2012 ,what is the best mahurat,i am in dubai
    date of birth 15-9-1964

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  6. Abhay

    Mar 13. 2013

    auspicious days in april 2013 for aksharabhyasam

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  7. Surabhi

    Mar 17. 2013

    calendar 2014 thakur prasad akshaya tritiya

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  8. Pravir

    Mar 17. 2013

    calendar 2014 rupesh thakur prasad akshaya tritiya

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  9. Nirvikara

    Mar 28. 2013

    auspicious days for aksharabhyasam in april 2012

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  10. Vagish

    Apr 11. 2013

    akha teej in 2013 griha pravesh

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  11. Anuja

    Apr 29. 2013

    GOLD PRICE PREDICTION FOR AKSHAYA TRIYA 2013

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  12. Suchet

    May 05. 2013

    muhurthams for aksharabhyasam in sringeri

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  13. Ratan

    May 07. 2013

    aksharabhyasam on akshaya tritiya in 2013

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  14. Harsika

    May 10. 2013

    is akshay tritiya good day for aksharabhyasam

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