Akshaya Tritiya 2026 - Akha Teej
Date: 19 April 2026
Full Date
19 April 2026 10:49 AM – 20 April 2026 7:27 AM
Muhurat Timings in India
Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat
Auspicious time for worship and charity falls between 10:49 AM and 12:21 PM on April 19, 2026 (Sunday).
19 April 2026 10:49 AM – 19 April 2026 12:21 PM
Parshurama Jayanti
The birthday of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is also celebrated on this day.
19 April 2026 6:00 AM – 19 April 2026 8:00 PM
Introduction
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most sacred and auspicious Hindu days. Falling on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, it symbolizes infinite prosperity, success, and spiritual merit. The word 'Akshaya' means 'everlasting', representing virtues, blessings, and wealth that never diminish.
Other Names
Akha Teej, Vaishakh Tritiya, Parasurama Jayanti
Pooja Vidhi
- Prepare the altar with idols or photos of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Light a ghee lamp and offer tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits, and rice.
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Lakshmi Ashtottara, and Akshaya Tritiya mantra.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad made of milk or jaggery.
- Conclude by donating food or gold depending on your ability.
Rituals
- Take a holy bath early morning and wear clean new clothes.
- Perform prayers to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera for prosperity.
- Offer barley, wheat, ghee, and tulsi leaves to the deities during the puja.
- Donate food, water, and essentials to the poor as 'Annadanam', considered the highest charity.
- Purchase gold, silver, or start a new venture, as actions on this day are believed to bring eternal growth.
Regional Highlights
- In North India, devotees fast and perform Vishnu-Lakshmi puja at home and temples.
- In Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the day coincides with Parasurama Jayanti and Vishu prosperity rituals.
- In Odisha and Bengal, the festival marks agricultural beginnings and charitable deeds.
- In Rajasthan and Gujarat, Akha Teej is the most auspicious day for weddings and new investments.
History
According to Hindu scriptures, Akshaya Tritiya marks multiple divine events — the birth of Lord Parashurama (the sixth incarnation of Vishnu), the start of the Treta Yuga, and when Ved Vyasa began writing the Mahabharata with Lord Ganesha. On this day, Lord Krishna bestowed the 'Akshaya Patra' on the Pandavas — a vessel of endless food — symbolizing abundance and generosity.
Additional Information
- Akshaya means eternal or never diminishing — deeds performed this day yield infinite merit.
- Buying gold or starting new ventures is believed to invite prosperity and divine blessings.
- It is considered highly sacred for charity, fasting, and spiritual awakening.