Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Why This Day Is So Lucky for Wealth and Prosperity

Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Akshaya Tritiya is a sacred day celebrated by Hindus and Jains. In 2025, it falls on Wednesday, April 30. This festival is believed to bring endless prosperity, wealth, and success when people perform good deeds or start something new.

The word "Akshaya" means eternal or never-ending, and "Tritiya" refers to the third day of the bright half of the Vaishakha month in the Hindu calendar.

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Why Is Akshaya Tritiya Celebrated?

This day is believed to be one of the luckiest days of the year. People believe that buying gold, starting new ventures, or doing charity on this day brings long-lasting success and good luck.

Mythological Importance of Akshaya Tritiya

Many important events in Hindu mythology are linked with Akshaya Tritiya:

• Treta Yuga, the second age, is said to have started on this day.
• Parshuram, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born.
• Ved Vyasa started narrating the Mahabharata to Lord Ganesh.
• Lord Krishna met his childhood friend Sudama, showing the power of love and giving.
• The sacred River Ganga is believed to have come down to Earth on this day.

Common Rituals and Traditions

People celebrate Akshaya Tritiya in different ways across India:

• Fasting and prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesh.
• Offering “Akshate” (rice mixed with turmeric and kumkum) during puja.
• Making bhog (offerings) for deities.
• Buying gold or silver, as it is seen as a sign of wealth and financial growth.
• Many couples choose this day for weddings as it’s considered very lucky.
• Doing charity – like donating clothes, grains, or money to the needy – is also seen as highly rewarding.

Akshaya Tritiya is not just about wealth—it’s about starting good things, doing selfless deeds, and staying connected to spiritual roots. Whether you're buying gold, helping someone in need, or praying with your family, every act done on this day is believed to bring eternal blessings.

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