Festival 2029 · The "never-diminishing" third day of Vaisakha
Akshaya Tritiya 2029
Wednesday, 16 May 2029
Tithi begins: Tue 15 May, 10:20 PM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 16 May, 11:21 PM 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 2029?
Akshaya Tritiya 2029 falls on Wednesday, 16 May 2029. The tithi begins Tue 15 May, 10:20 PM IST and ends Wed 16 May, 11:21 PM 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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