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According to the Hindu calendar, Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is celebrated as Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej. In the scriptures, this date has been considered as ‘Abujh Muhurta’, which means that there is no need to look at the almanac or find a special time to do any auspicious work on this day. Be it marriage, housewarming or starting a new business – this entire day is best for every auspicious work.
This year the great festival of Akshaya Tritiya 19 April 2026, Sunday Will be celebrated.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Date and auspicious time
According to Panchang calculations, the details of Tritiya Tithi are as follows:
Tritiya Tithi Start: From 19th April 2026, 10:50 am.
Tritiya tithi ends: As of 20th April 2026, 07:28 am.
Rise date: Since the date has more influence on 19th April, the festival will be celebrated on this day.
Best time for Lakshmi-Vishnu Puja
Best time for joint worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi:
19 April: From 10:49 am to 12:20 pm.
‘Choghadiya’ auspicious time to buy gold
Buying gold or precious metals on Akshaya Tritiya is considered extremely auspicious. It is believed that the item purchased on this day remains ‘Akshaya’ (which never decays).
| Time | Type of Muhurta | Time period (19-20 April) |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | char, profit, nectar | 10:49 am to 12:20 pm |
| Afternoon | auspicious | 01:58 to 03:35 pm |
| evening night | auspicious, nectar, variable | 06:49 pm to 10:57 pm |
| midnight | Benefit | From 01:43 to 03:05 in the night (April 20) |
| dawn (dawn) | auspicious | 04:28 am to 05:51 am (April 20) |
| next morning | Nectar | From 05:51 am to 07:27 am (April 20) |
Religious significance of Akshaya Tritiya
The importance of this day is not limited to just shopping, but there are deep mythological reasons behind it:
Beginning of Ages: It is believed that Satyayuga, Treta and Dwapar Yuga started on this date.
Descent of Mother Ganga: According to the Puranas, on this day Mother Ganga descended from heaven to earth.
Akshaya Fruits: Donation, chanting and penance done on this day gives infinite manifold results.
Simple puja method: bring happiness and prosperity in the house
Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean yellow or red clothes. Take a pledge to fast or worship with water in your hand.
Establishment: Spread a yellow cloth on a wooden platform in the puja room and install the idols of Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi.
Abhishek and Tilak: Sanctify the idols with Ganga water. Apply sandalwood tilak to Vishnu ji and kumkum tilak to Lakshmi ji.
Flower offering: Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu and red lotus or rose to Goddess Lakshmi.
enjoyment: on this day Sattu (of barley or wheat)It is considered mandatory to offer soaked gram, seasonal fruits and sweets.
Lamp: Light the Akhand lamp of ghee and recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Lakshmi Chalisa.
Special Tips: Donating a pot filled with water, fan, umbrella or sattu on Akshaya Tritiya removes poverty and brings blessings of ancestors.
