Akshaya Tritiya 2026: In Hindu religion, Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is considered to have special significance. Every year the festival of Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on this day. This date and festival is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped as per her rituals. It is believed that whatever good and auspicious work is done on Akshaya Tritiya, one gets Akshaya Punya (never-ending virtue).
It is auspicious to buy gold or gold jewellery, utensils etc. on this auspicious date. Moreover, Akshaya Tritiya is considered an inexplicable auspicious time. That means there is no need to look for an auspicious time for marriage on this day. In such a situation, let us know when the festival of Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated this year. What will be the auspicious time for worship on this day? Also know why this festival is celebrated?
When is Akshaya Tritiya? (When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026)
According to the Panchang, this year the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month will start on April 19 at 10.45 am. This date will end on April 20 at 7:49 am. In such a situation, Madhyamnavyapini Tritiya Tithi will be found in the afternoon of 19th April. Therefore, this year the festival of Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on 19th April.
Akshaya Tritiya Puja Subh Muhurat
The time of worship on this day will start at 10.49 am. This auspicious time will last till 12.20 pm. During this period, Goddess Lakshmi can be worshiped at any time.
Time to buy gold (Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Gold Purchase Time)
The auspicious time to buy gold on this day will start on April 19 at 10.49 am. This auspicious time is going to last till 05:51 am on 20th April.
Why celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
According to religious belief, on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the creator of the world, took his sixth incarnation in the form of Parashuram Ji. Satyayuga and Tretayuga also started from this day. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, Kuber, the god of wealth, had performed penance for Lord Shiva, due to which Mahadev was pleased and made him the treasurer of the gods. For this reason Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated.
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