First let’s understand. Why do we celebrate Akshay Tritiya? What is so special about this day?
To see why it is so special, look at some of the important events in history.
Lord Kuber got his wealth on this day.
Maharishi Vedvyas started Mahabharat on this day.
Lord Parshuram was also born on this day.
On Akshaya Tritiya, the Moon and Sun are in deep exaltation as Sun is in Aries and Moon is in Taurus. When the luminaries who give us light are both in an exalted position, anything that you do on this day will help you progress in life.
Akshaya Tritiya 2025 time and date
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat falls between 05:44 AM to 12:11 PM.
Importance of Akshaya Tritiya
The Moon and Sun are significators of our parents. When both Moon and Sun are posted in their happiest place, it shows you will live a blessed life. Because imagine if parents are unhappy can you live a good life? Taurus represents our family, wealth, food and resources. Whereas Aries shows the new start of life.
In my homes, on Akshay Tritiya food is prepared for the ancestors as when ancestors of departed souls are happy, you will never experience lack of peace, or prosperity.
It’s only when people forget this ritual of honoring their ancestors the issues creep in life. Tritiya tithi is ruled by Mars which is natural Pitrikarak and is considered one of the most important planets to help us bhog the happiness from our land and lineage. If your Mars is afflicted, you will not be able to stay in a good place as the karak of land has not got polluted.
As we move forward you will see this day is not about buying gold. It’s more about getting prosperity. In the olden times, the prosperity of your house was judged by food. It’s not done today but food is connected to the 2nd house of wealth. If you aren’t consuming good food, speaking good words, how will you attract wealth?
How to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya at home?
The remedy for Akshay Tritiya starts with food. You can stock up grains for your home on this day. Like fill up rice, wheat and other pulses you need. Then stock dry fruits, ghee, oil for a minimum of 30 days. You can do even more as all these food items have a long shelf life. This is done so that you don’t have to run to shops everyday to get food.
Second remedy to be done is to avoid Saturn foods like tea, coffee or anything bitter. Make a wheat ghee halwa. Roast the wheat flour golden, add jaggery instead of sugar , add ghee and top with dry fruits. Offer it to Lord Surya, light camphor, chant gayatri mantra and then distribute as prasad..
In the night, make milk kheer and offer it to Maa Laxmi in a silver bowl and consume it. No one should return from your home without any fruit or vegetable in their hand.
Thirdly, make food for your ancestors and offer them in bhojpatra and pray for their happiness and liberation.
You can also conduct Gayatri Hawan, Mahalaxmi Havan, Mangal Hawan on this day to invite prosperity.
Stories of Akshay Tritiya
There are many stories of Akshay Tritiya. However, the two most important stories are of Sudama and Akshay Patra of Mahabharata. It shows the importance of food.
The Story of Sudama
Sudama (also known as Kuchela) was a childhood friend of Lord Krishna. While Krishna became a king, Sudama lived in poverty as a humble Brahmin. Despite his poverty, Sudama remained devoted to his dharma and maintained his friendship with Krishna.
When Sudama’s family was suffering from extreme poverty, his wife suggested he visit his old friend Krishna in Dwarka. Reluctantly, Sudama agreed but felt ashamed to go empty-handed. He took a small bundle of flattened rice (poha) as a gift, which was all he could afford.
Upon reaching Dwarka, Sudama was amazed by Krishna’s opulence but was warmly welcomed into the palace. Krishna honored Sudama greatly, washing his feet and treating him with immense respect. During their meeting, Sudama was so overwhelmed that he couldn’t ask for help and nearly forgot about his gift.
When Krishna discovered the humble offering of poha, he accepted it with great joy and ate it with delight, considering it more valuable than all the riches in his kingdom because it was offered with pure love.
After spending time with Krishna, Sudama returned home without asking for any assistance. To his astonishment, he found his humble hut transformed into a magnificent palace, and his family blessed with abundance. This story illustrates the power of true friendship, devotion, and the reward of selfless devotion.
Endless Food Of Akshaya Patra
The Akshaya Patra (inexhaustible vessel) is a divine vessel mentioned in the Mahabharata. During the Pandavas’ exile in the forest, they struggled to feed the sages who visited them. To help them, Lord Krishna blessed them with this miraculous vessel, given by the Sun God.
The Akshaya Patra would provide unlimited food until Draupadi had eaten her meal for the day. After she finished her meal and cleaned the vessel, it would stop providing food until the next day.
This divine gift helped the Pandavas fulfill their duty of hospitality to thousands of sages and guests during their exile. The vessel symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and divine blessing that never diminishes, much like the spirit of Akshay Tritiya
Why do we buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
Gold was seen as a symbol of prosperity in old times. Hence some people used to buy gold on this day and slowly it became a ritual.
But that’s just one part. As we have posted before, in olden times this was the time after harvest and farmers used to stock up their home with pulses, grains and other food items. Nowadays we don’t stock as everything is available on demand. But back then, they had to wait one full year for harvest.
Conclusion
Akshay Tritiya is the best way to welcome prosperity in our home for the entire year. Instead of focusing on gold, focus more on food as a mode of prosperity. For those feeling lost in life, this is the best day to get guidance from expert astrologers and begin a new life. Consult expert astrologers here
FAQs
Q1. What to buy on Akshaya Tritiya for good luck?
A: You can buy gold, silver, stock up grains, dry fruits, as any of these items will bring prosperity with them which will stay all life with you.
Q2. What are some of the Akshaya Tritiya dos and don’ts?
A: You should avoid using foul language on this day. Avoid consuming tea, coffee or any bitter, oily foods. Instead consume watery veggies, fruits like Mango, watermelon, muskmelon throughout the day.
Q3. What is the Muhurat of Akshay Tritiya 2025?
A: Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat falls between 05:44 AM to 12:11 PM.
