The festival of Akhaya Tritiya is just a day away and Hindus can’t wait to celebrate this auspicious festival. Every year, we celebrate the holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej or Akti. This year the festival will be observed on the last day of oh this month on April 30th.
What is Akshaya Tritiya?
This is a holy festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains all around the world. It is believed that any good deed or investment made on this day will bring you eternal prosperity and success. On the day of Akha Teej, people purchase gold, which symbolises wealth and security. This day is also believed to be the day Lord Kuber received divine blessings. He was entrusted with the task of safeguarding the wealth of heaven.
The term ‘Akshaya’ implies eternal, which remains forever, while ‘Tritiya’ means the third day of Shukla Paksha. It is said that by performing auspicious activities on this day, you will gain lifelong prosperity.
When is Akshaya Tritiya?
The auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya is observed on the third tithi of the bright half of the Hindu month of Vaisakha. It is celebrated during Shukla Paksha Tritiya, in the month of Vaishakha.
This festival will fall on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Why do we buy gold?
Buying gold is one of the most beloved traditions of this pious festival. It is said that purchasing gold on Akshaya Tritiya is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Gold is purchased on this day as it is a symbol of eternal wealth, purity, and auspiciousness.
The term Akshaya means “never decreasing”, signifying new beginnings. In India, people often buy gold as an investment, symbolising perpetual prosperity and abundance. Thus, buying gold and jewellery is considered very lucky on the occasion of Akti.