Significance
An 'imperishable' day (akshaya = never diminishing) when anything begun or given is believed to grow without end — one of the most auspicious dates for new starts and for buying gold.
The story behind Akshaya Tritiya
Tradition ties this day to abundance that never runs dry: the endless vessel (Akshaya Patra) given to the Pandavas, the day the Ganga descended, and by some accounts the start of Treta Yuga. Its promise is simple — what you plant today, in deed or charity, keeps giving.
How Akshaya Tritiya is observed
- Buying gold or beginning investments and ventures.
- Charity — food, water-pots, and clothing given to those in need.
- Worship of Vishnu and Lakshmi for lasting prosperity.
- Starting new businesses, sowing, or construction.
Puja Vidhi & Prayers
Watch the step-by-step puja vidhi, aarti, and prayers for Akshaya Tritiya.
▶ Watch Akshaya Tritiya Puja Vidhi & Prayers on YouTubeAkshaya Tritiya dates (2015–2035)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 April 2015 | Tuesday |
| 2016 | 9 May 2016 | Monday |
| 2017 | 29 April 2017 | Saturday |
| 2018 | 18 May 2018 | Friday |
| 2019 | 7 May 2019 | Tuesday |
| 2020 | 26 April 2020 | Sunday |
| 2021 | 15 May 2021 | Saturday |
| 2022 | 3 May 2022 | Tuesday |
| 2023 | 23 April 2023 | Sunday |
| 2024 | 10 May 2024 | Friday |
| 2025 | 30 April 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | 19 May 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | 9 May 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | 27 April 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | 16 May 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | 5 May 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | 24 April 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | 12 May 2032 | Wednesday |
| 2033 | 1 May 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | 21 April 2034 | Friday |
| 2035 | 10 May 2035 | Thursday |
Dates are computed from precise sidereal (Lahiri) astronomy for a New Delhi reference and may vary by ±1 day for some evening/midnight festivals depending on your location and regional tradition — the timings above adjust to where you are.