Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a highly auspicious day celebrated by Hindus and Jains across India and other parts of the world. The term 'Akshaya' in Sanskrit means 'eternal' or 'never diminishing,' signifying the everlasting prosperity and good fortune associated with this day. Falling on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha, Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, ideal for initiating new ventures, making significant purchases, and performing religious ceremonies.​

Date of Akshaya Tritiya in 2025

In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on Wednesday, April 30. This date corresponds to the third day of the waxing moon in the month of Vaishakha, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The alignment of celestial bodies on this day is believed to be exceptionally favorable, enhancing the auspiciousness of any undertaking.​

Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

For those planning to perform rituals or commence new activities on Akshaya Tritiya 2025, the following timings are considered highly auspicious:​

• Tritiya Tithi Begins: 5:31 PM on April 29, 2025​
• Tritiya Tithi Ends: 2:12 PM on April 30, 2025​
• Puja Muhurat: 5:54 AM to 12:24 PM on April 30, 2025 

Eternal Prosperity: The word 'Akshaya' signifies something that never diminishes. It is believed that any good deed, investment, or new undertaking on this day will bring continuous growth and benefits.​

Mythological Importance: Several significant events are believed to have occurred on Akshaya Tritiya:​

• The sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Parashurama, was born on this day. ​
• It marks the beginning of the Treta Yuga, the second of the four Yugas (ages) in Hindu cosmology.
• According to the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna presented the Akshaya Patra—a vessel providing unlimited food—to the Pandavas on this day.​

Auspicious Beginnings: Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the 'three and a half' most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, free from all malefic effects. This makes it an ideal time to start new ventures, perform sacred rituals, and make significant purchases, especially gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.