The Hindu festival Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated every year on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Vaishaka. This year, it falls on May 10, 2024. On this propitious occasion, people are recommended to perform puja to Lord Ganesha, lord vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. All devotees of Lord Vishnu also celebrate Parsuram Jayanti on same day.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Date and Time
| Didi | date and time |
| Tiritya Tithi begins | 05:13 to 11:43 am |
| Tilithia Titi ends | May 10, 2024 04:17 |
| Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat | May 11, 2024 02:50 |
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Urban Mental Strengths Shubh Muhurat
| City | Schedule |
| New Delhi | 05:33 am to 12:18 am |
| pune | 06:03 am to 12:31 am |
| Chennai | 05:45 am to 12:06 am |
| jaipur | 05:42 am to 12:23 am |
| Hyderabad | 05:46 am to 12:13 am |
| Gurgaon | 05:34 am to 12:18 am |
| Chandigarh | 05:31 am to 12:20 am |
| calcutta | 04:59am to 11:33am |
| mumbai | 06:06 am to 12:35 am |
| bangalore | 05:56 am to 12:16 am |
| Ahmedabad | 06:01 am to 12:36 am |
| Noida | 05:33 am to 12:17 am |
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Definition
It is a very significant day for Hindus because of its religious implications. This day is regarded as one of the holiest for all kinds of religious and spiritual activities. As its name denotes, Akshaya in Sanskrit implies that there is no end and so it means infinite wealth and prosperity associated with this day while the word Tritiya means the third day following Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha month. The belief here is that, whatever you buy or do stays with you eternally. Never will any puja done on this day go down.
This day signifies new beginning, opening a new business, joining a new job or moving into a new house. The festival commemorates Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Ganesha. Purchasing gold ornaments as well as silverware and other lucky items has been an Indian tradition to bring prosperity and good fortune to people’s lives. It is seen as highly auspicious to begin something new such as getting married, making investments or buying gold among other precious things.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Puja Ceremony
These devotees get up early in the morning and have their bath before starting puja. They clean their houses before performing rangoli decorations using flowers. They put the idols of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi in place then light diyas in front of these idols while praying them (in turn). Different foods are prepared by some individuals; candies are also made for gods alike respectively during this period; they visit temples where god’s grace can be obtained from them; lastly charitable acts like giving alms to beggars are performed.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: FAQs
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2024?
Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha month, i.e. May 10, 2024.
What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya is a Hindu festival recognized as an auspicious day for new starts, creation of wealth and prosperity.
