Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Date, muhurat, significance and celebrations explained

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, symbolising prosperity, success, and abundance.

The word “Akshaya” means “never diminishing,” which is why the day is associated with lasting wealth, growth, and good fortune. It falls on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Vaishakha.

📅 Date and muhurat (2026)

In 2026, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on Sunday, April 19.

• Tritiya Tithi begins: 10:49 am, April 19
• Tritiya Tithi ends: 7:27 am, April 20

Auspicious muhurat (New Delhi): 10:49 am – 12:20 pm

Muhurat in major cities:

• Pune: 10:49 am – 12:34 pm
• Chennai: 10:49 am – 12:08 pm
• Jaipur: 10:49 am – 12:26 pm
• Hyderabad: 10:49 am – 12:15 pm
• Gurugram: 10:49 am – 12:21 pm
• Chandigarh: 10:49 am – 12:22 pm
• Kolkata: 10:49 am – 11:36 am
• Mumbai: 10:49 am – 12:38 pm
• Bengaluru: 10:49 am – 12:19 pm
• Ahmedabad: 10:49 am – 12:39 pm
• Noida: 10:49 am – 12:20 pm

🌼 How is it celebrated?

People mark the day with activities believed to attract lasting prosperity:

• Buying gold, silver, or other valuables as a symbol of never-ending wealth
• Starting new ventures, investments, or property purchases
• Visiting temples and offering prayers
• Worshipping deities like Vishnu, Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kubera
• Donating food, helping the needy, and feeding animals

💫 Akshaya Tritiya wishes

Here are some simple messages to share with loved ones:

• Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May your life be filled with endless prosperity and joy ✨
• Wishing you wealth that grows and never fades 💰
• May your home be blessed with abundance and positivity 🏡
• Here’s to new beginnings and lasting success 🚀
• May your life shine as bright as gold 🪙
• Wishing you and your family happiness, growth, and harmony 💖
• May this sacred day bring new opportunities and success 🌟

This festival is a reminder to begin new journeys with positivity and faith, with the belief that what starts on this day will flourish endlessly.