Akshaya Tritiya, also popularly known as the Akha Teej or Akti Teej, is an annual Hindu festival and is believed to be an extremely auspicious day for new beginnings, wealth, and prosperity. It is celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Vaishakha. It holds significant importance in Hindu culture and is considered one of the most sacred days. This year, Akshaya Tritiya 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, May 10. The Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat will begin at 06:04 AM and will last till 12:19 PM. The duration will be 6 hours and 14 minutes. In this article, let’s know more about the Akshaya Tritiya 2024 date, the puja vidhi, shubh muhurat and the significance of the auspicious day. Akshaya Tritiya Dos and Don'ts: From Buying Gold to Observing a Fast, Things To Keep in Mind on Akha Teej.

Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Date

Akshaya Tritiya 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, May 10.

Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Shubh Muhurat

The Akshaya Tritiya Tithi will begin at 04:17 AM on May 10 and will end at 02:50 AM on May 11, 2024.

Akshaya Tritiya Puja Vidhi

  1. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a ritual bath, and perform prayers to Lord Vishnu, especially in his form as Vasudeva or Krishna.

  2. Some devotees also worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, seeking her blessings.

  3. Begin by chanting the Pranam Mantra, invoking the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and then perform Ganesh Puja.

  4. Offer flowers, fruits, sweets to the deities during the puja and apply turmeric powder, sandalwood paste, and kumkum to the deities.

  5. Conclude the puja by performing aarti to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with a ghee diya and singing devotional songs.

  6. Distribute prasad to family members and devotees as blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

  7. Giving charity to Akshaya Tritiya is believed to yield immense merit. Devotees often donate food, clothes, money, or other essential items to the poor and needy.

Akshaya Tritiya Significance

The word ‘Akshaya’ means eternal or never diminishing, and it is believed that any good deeds or ventures started on this day will bring everlasting prosperity and success. The term 'Akshaya' signifies eternal, while 'Tritiya' denotes the third day of the bright fortnight. It is believed that on Akshaya Tritiya, the sun, the lord of the moon and the planets, is at its most radiant.

Engaging in works of charity is considered highly auspicious on Akshaya Tritiya. It is believed that such donations multiply manifold and bring long-lasting prosperity. Akshaya Tritiya day is ruled by Lord Vishnu, the preserver God in the Hindu Trinity. Most people purchase gold on this day as it is believed that buying Gold on Akshaya Tritiya attracts prosperity and wealth.

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