KarmaVaaniFestival · April–May
Akshaya Tritiya
Also known as Akha Teej
A day of undiminishing merit, considered auspicious for beginnings and for giving.
Akshaya means “that which never diminishes”. On the Shukla Tritiya of Vaishakha, whatever good is done is held to bear lasting fruit, so it is chosen for weddings, new ventures, purchases and charity. Parashurama Jayanti, the birth of Vishnu’s sixth avatar, often falls on the same day.
Why it is kept
It is one of the few days considered auspicious in its entirety, needing no further selection of an auspicious hour.
Step by step
How to observe it
Worship Vishnu and Lakshmi
Morning worship with tulsi, flowers and sweets.
Give
Grain, water pots, fans, umbrellas and food are given, suited to the coming summer heat.
Begin something new
Families choose the day to start a business, enter a new home or make a significant purchase.
Customs differ between regions, communities and families. Where your family or temple has its own way, follow it.
Fasting
Fasting
Some fast until the morning worship.
Fasts should suit your health. Children, elders, pregnant women and anyone unwell or on medication should eat, or keep a lighter fast; that is the tradition, not an exception to it.
Traditions
- Charity and giving
- Starting new ventures
- Buying gold
- Vishnu and Lakshmi puja
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