New Delhi, India — April 18, 2026
Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, will be observed on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Celebrated on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Vaishakha, the day is widely regarded as an “Abujh Muhurat” — a rare occasion when any auspicious activity can be performed without consulting a traditional calendar.
The festival is strongly associated with wealth, prosperity, and new beginnings, making it a preferred day for buying gold, starting new ventures, and performing religious rituals.
🕒 Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Key Timings & Muhurat
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: 10:49 AM on April 19, 2026
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: 07:27 AM on April 20, 2026
✅ Most Auspicious Puja Time
- 10:49 AM to 12:20 PM (Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes)
💰 Gold Buying Muhurat
- 10:49 AM (April 19) to 05:51 AM (April 20)
⏰ Choghadiya Muhurat for Shopping & New Work
- Morning (Char, Labh, Amrit): 10:49 AM – 12:20 PM
- Afternoon (Shubh): 01:58 PM – 03:35 PM
- Evening (Shubh, Amrit, Char): 06:49 PM – 10:57 PM
⚠️ Rahu Kaal Timing
- 07:39 AM – 09:15 AM
Experts advise avoiding any new or important activity during this period.
🪔 Religious Significance & Associated Events
Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring “Akshaya” results — meaning benefits that never diminish. The day also marks:
- The birth anniversary of Lord Parashurama
- The beginning of the Treta Yuga in Hindu belief
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and well-being.
🪔 Step-by-Step Puja Rituals
- Take a ritual bath early morning and wear yellow clothes
- Place idols or images of Vishnu and Lakshmi on a clean altar
- Perform abhishek with holy water
- Offer yellow flowers and Tulsi leaves (only to Vishnu)
- Prepare offerings like roasted gram flour (sattu), jaggery, melon, cucumber, and soaked lentils
- Light a ghee lamp (Akshaya Deep)
- Chant sacred mantras:
- “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
- “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed”
🛍️ What to Buy on Akshaya Tritiya (If Not Gold)
While gold buying is traditional, several other items are also considered highly auspicious:
- Barley (Jau): Symbolic of wealth, often kept in lockers after पूजा
- Earthen Pot (Kalash): Represents peace and positivity
- Cowries & Gomti Chakra: Linked to attracting wealth
- Dakshinavarti Conch: Believed to enhance prosperity
- Coriander Seeds: Associated with financial growth
🎁 Charity (Daan) on Akshaya Tritiya
Charity performed on this day is believed to bring eternal rewards:
- Donating water or filled earthen pots
- Offering seasonal foods like sattu, fruits, and jaggery
- Giving umbrellas, footwear, or fans to the needy
- Donating grains such as wheat, rice, and lentils
- Feeding cows with green fodder or jaggery
🔱 Powerful Mantras for the Day
- For Wealth (Lakshmi):
“Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” (108 times) - For Peace (Vishnu):
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” - For Courage (Parashurama):
“Om Jamadagnaya Vidmahe Mahaviraya Dhimahi”
✨ Special Prosperity Tip
Placing 11 cowries during puja, applying saffron tilak, and storing them in a red or yellow cloth inside your locker is believed to attract year-long financial stability.
