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Akshay Tritiya Muhuratअक्षय तृतीया मुहूर्त

Annual most-auspicious day, considered one of 3.5 auspicious muhurats per year — gold purchase + property + new ventures.

Timing
Annual — Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya (April-May)
Duration
24 hours full day
Ruled by
Combined Vishnu + Lakshmi + Parashurama (avatar birthday same day)

Best for

  • Gold purchase (foundational tradition)
  • Property purchase + foundation stone
  • New business launches
  • Vehicle purchase
  • Wedding ceremonies
  • Beginning major spiritual sadhanas
  • Charity giving (akshay merit)

Avoid

  • Cremation or shraddha (Akshay is for new beginnings, not endings)
  • Major arguments + litigation (counter-productive to akshay nature)

Spiritual Significance

Akshay literally means imperishable + unending. Per Padma Purana, every action begun on Akshay Tritiya carries imperishable merit + multiplies its fruit. One of 3.5 most auspicious muhurats per year (alongside Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, Vijayadashami, and half of Diwali). Also marks Parashurama Jayanti (Vishnu 6th avatar birthday) + the day Krishna and Sudama reunited per Bhagavata.

How to Calculate

Annual Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya. Specific date varies per Hindu calendar (typically April-May). Apps publish annual Akshay Tritiya calendar. Combine with morning auspicious lagna for amplified effect on major purchases.

Modern Application

Indian gold-jewellery industry posts ₹15,000-20,000 Cr in single-day sales during Akshay Tritiya — among the largest single-day commerce events globally. Real estate developers schedule project launches. Bhaktisetu publishes Akshay Tritiya calendar with notifications + dedicated puja booking surge (per Akshay Tritiya 2027 campaign spec).

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