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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Complete Guide to Eternal Prosperity​

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Complete Guide to Eternal Prosperity

Akshaya Tritiya (or Akha Teej) is a significant Hindu and Jain festival celebrating everlasting fortune and prosperity. In 2025, it will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 30. Each year, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on the third day (Tritiya) of the waxing half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha and is recognized as the best day for starting new enterprises, making big purchases, and performing charity.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Dates and Auspicious Timings

Dates: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Tritiya Tithi Starts: 5:31 PM on April 29, 2025 Tritiya Tithi Ends: 2:12 PM on April 30, 2025 Puja Muhurat: 5:48 AM to 12:06 PM (local time)​

Akshaya Tritiya
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The word "Akshaya" means "never diminishing," which denotes that any auspicious activities done on this day should provide everlasting benefits.

Spiritual Significance

Akshaya Tritiya has deep spiritual importance in Hinduism and Jainism:
Hindu Beliefs:
  • marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
  • marks the day when Lord Ganesha and Ved Vyasa began writing the Mahabharata.
  • related to the descent of the holy river, Ganga, to earth.
Jain Beliefs:
  • The first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabhdev, ended his year-long fast with sugarcane juice to symbolize charity and penance.


Traditional Rituals and Practices

Devotees commemorate Akshaya Tritiya with a variety of rituals, primarily to invoke divine blessings:

Morning Rituals:
  • Taking a holy bath at daybreak.
  • Offering prayers or puja to the deities, especially to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Charitable Acts:
  • Giving food, clothes, and money to those who are in need.
  • Feeding cows and giving travelers water
Puja and Offerings:
  • Performing Lakshmi Narayan puja, offering flowers, fruits, and sweets.
  • Reciting sacred texts and chanting mantras.
Fasting:
  • A day of fasting is observed by many devotees, and they only break their fast after performing evening rituals.

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Importance of Buying Gold 

Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is popular, as it symbolizes wealth and prosperity:

Earnings:
  • Jewelry stores will have high sales volume, with discounts and new collections.
  • Buying gold is considered auspicious as gold is considered to be wealth that will last forever.
Recommended Buying Period
  • April 20 - April 30, 2025 is the best time to buy since it coincides with auspicious dates and trends in the market.

Starting New Ventures

Akshaya Tritiya is a good time to start new ventures :
  • Business Ventures: Starting new businesses or projects. Signing a major contract, deal, etc.
  • Personal Events: Performing housewarming ceremonies. Starting construction or buying real estate.
  • Academic Events: Enrolling in new courses or programs. Starting new learning ventures.

Sustainable Celebrations

There has been a movement towards sustainable practices in the last few years as a result of the observance of Akshaya Tritiya: Tree Planting:
  • Participating in tree planting campaigns symbolizes growth and prosperity.
Avoiding Net Plastic:
  • Use biodegradable items in decorations and offerings.
Community Feasts:
  • Organize community meals using eco-friendly and compostable things to serve food in.


Spiritual Activities

Practitioners typically perform spiritual acts to enhance the auspiciousness of the day: Meditation and Yoga:
  • Engaging in mental awareness and physical wellness.
Reading Scriptures: Chanting Mantras:
  • Chanting mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
  • Celebrating Akshaya Tritiya

Conclusion

In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya provides a unique opportunity to participate in rituals that foster terms that encourage prosperity, spiritual evolution, and the well-being of the community. By participating in rituals, making intentional purchases, and practicing charitable works, people can engage with the layers of importance that span time and support the ongoing relevance of the festival.

Frequently Ask Questation

What is the meaning of Akshaya Tritiya?

"Akshaya" means eternal or never diminishing. This day is believed to provide unending prosperity and luck. It is said to be the best day for starting a new venture, investing, and giving.    Why is it good to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
Buying gold on this day is thought to symbolize wealth and prosperity. It is said that buying gold or silver implies a fortune that may be everlasting and evolving.    Is it good to get married on Akshaya Tritiya?
Yes, Akshaya Tritiya has a "Swayam Siddha Muhurat", meaning it is so auspicious a marriage takes place during this time, it does not require to consult a priest on timing. These marriages are said to be blessed with prosperity and harmony.

What is the spiritual importance of Akshaya Tritiya?
  • Akshaya Tritiya is associated with multiple myths:
  • The birth of Parashurama, Lord Vishnu's sixth avatar
  • The start of the Treta Era. The day Lord Ganesha and Ved Vyasa
  • The day Lord Ganesha and Ved Vyasa started writing the Mahabharata
Is it good to buy Rudraksha on Akshaya Tritiya?
Yes, to buy and wear Rudraksha beads on Akshaya Tritiya is deemed very auspicious. It brings spiritual fulfilment, prosperity, and protection. It is suggested to purchase specific Rudraksha types, such as the 7 Mukhi and 19 Mukhi, for wealth and success


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