Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akha Teej, is a very auspicious Hindu festival celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the Vaishakha month. It’s especially significant if it falls on a Sunday with Rohini Nakshatra. The name “Akshaya” signifies “never diminishing,” implying that any good deeds performed on this day yield lasting benefits.
This day is associated with good fortune and success, making it popular for purchasing gold, believed to bring continuous prosperity. Lord Vishnu, the preserver, receives dedication on Akshaya Tritiya. Hindu scriptures state that the Treta Yuga began on this day. Notably, it often coincides with Parashurama Jayanti, though the latter can sometimes be a day earlier based on lunar timings.
Vedic astrology regards Akshaya Tritiya as inherently auspicious, free from negative influences. Along with Yugadi and Vijay Dashami, it’s one of the three lunar days that don’t require a specific Muhurta (auspicious time) to commence any positive activity.
Date and Subh Muhurat
- Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat: 10:49 AM to 12:20 PM
- Total Duration: 01 Hour 32 Mins
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: 10:49 AM on Apr 19, 2026
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: 07:27 AM on Apr 20, 2026
Citywise Puja Muhurat (IST) – April 19, 2026
| City | Puja Muhurat |
| Pune | 10:49 AM to 12:47 PM |
| New Delhi | 10:49 AM to 12:33 PM |
| Chennai | 10:49 AM to 12:21 PM |
| Jaipur | 10:49 AM to 12:39 PM |
| Hyderabad | 10:49 AM to 12:28 PM |
| Gurgaon | 10:49 AM to 12:34 PM |
| Chandigarh | 10:49 AM to 12:35 PM |
| Kolkata | 10:49 AM to 11:49 AM |
| Mumbai | 10:49 AM to 12:51 PM |
| Bengaluru | 10:49 AM to 12:32 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 10:49 AM to 12:52 PM |
| Noida | 10:49 AM to 12:32 PM |
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Significance of Akshaya Tritiya: Sacred fast
- It is a highly auspicious and holy day for Hindus.
- Falls on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakha month.
- “Akshaya” means never diminishing, so good deeds have lasting benefits.
- Believed to bring good luck and success.
- Auspicious for buying gold, symbolizing continuous prosperity.
- Ruled by Lord Vishnu, the preserver God.
- Marks the beginning of the Treta Yuga.
- Considered an auspicious day free from malefic effects in Vedic astrology.
- One of three lunar days needing no specific Muhurta for auspicious activities.
- Performing Japa, Yajna, Pitra-Tarpan, and Dan-Punya on this day is highly rewarding.
