Festival 2026 · The "never-diminishing" third day of Vaisakha
Akshaya Tritiya 2026
Sunday, 19 April 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Sun 19 Apr, 10:49 AM IST
Tithi ends: Mon 20 Apr, 7:28 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaisakha Shukla Tritiya and is considered auspicious for the whole day, with no separate muhurat needed. Anything started or given on this day is believed to grow and not diminish (akshaya).
It is a traditional day for buying gold, starting ventures, griha pravesh and charity, and is linked to Parashurama's birth and to the Ganga's descent in different traditions.
How it is observed
- Lakshmi-Vishnu puja.
- Buying gold or silver, or starting new work.
- Donating water pots, grain, clothes and sweets.
- Pitru tarpan and charity in memory of ancestors.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Sunday, 19 April 2026. The tithi begins Sun 19 Apr, 10:49 AM IST and ends Mon 20 Apr, 7:28 AM IST (Delhi).
Is it compulsory to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
No. Charity, learning something new, or beginning a good habit is equally encouraged. Buying gold is a custom, not a rule.
Why does the date of Akshaya Tritiya change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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