Akshaya Tritiya 2027 – The Day of Endless Prosperity
अक्षय तृतीया
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2027?
Akshaya Tritiya in 2027 falls on Sunday, 9 May. It is the third lunar day of the bright half of Vaishakha, regarded as one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu year. The word “Akshaya” means “that which never diminishes”, so any venture begun or wealth acquired today is believed to keep growing.
Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akha Teej, is one of the few days in the Hindu calendar that needs no muhurat – the whole day is treated as favourable. It falls on the third lunar day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, in April or May. “Akshaya” means that which never runs out, and the belief is simple and hopeful: anything started or given in good faith today grows without end. Hindus and Jains both mark it, with prayers to Lakshmi and Vishnu, gold purchases, new ventures and generous giving.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026-2028: Dates & Calendar
The next Akshaya Tritiya is on Sunday, 9 May 2027. The date shifts each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar – the third tithi of Vaishakha’s bright half – rather than a fixed solar date.
| Year | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 April | Monday | Passed |
| 2027 | 9 May | Sunday | Next occurrence |
| 2028 | 27 April | Thursday | Following year |
Unlike most festivals, Akshaya Tritiya carries no shubh-muhurat restriction. Traditional almanacs treat sunrise to sunset as an unbroken auspicious window, which is why weddings, house-warmings and business openings are so often scheduled on this day.
Why Akshaya Tritiya Is Celebrated
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated as a day of imperishable merit: whatever is begun, bought or given away today is believed to endure and multiply. Its layered associations with Vishnu, the Mahabharata and the Char Dham deepen that meaning.
A day that never diminishes
The name sets the theme. “Akshaya” describes something that cannot be depleted, and the day is read as a promise that good beginnings and honest giving carry lasting reward. This is why so many families time large decisions – property, gold, a new business – to coincide with it.
Birth of Parashurama
Akshaya Tritiya is remembered as the birthday of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu. In several regions the day is observed as Parashurama Jayanti, and temples dedicated to him hold special worship.
The Mahabharata begins
Tradition holds that this is the day Veda Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata to Ganesha. The link to the start of India’s great epic reinforces the theme of auspicious beginnings.
Char Dham doors open
In the Himalayas, the doors of the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples are traditionally opened on Akshaya Tritiya after the winter closure, marking the start of the Char Dham yatra season for pilgrims.
Deities & Figures Worshipped
Akshaya Tritiya centres on Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune, and Vishnu, the preserver. Kubera, keeper of the divine treasury, is also honoured on this day.
Lakshmi
As the goddess of prosperity and abundance, Lakshmi is the focus of the day’s home worship. Devotees invite her blessing over new purchases and ventures, hoping the wealth she grants will stay and grow rather than slip away.
Vishnu
Vishnu is worshipped alongside Lakshmi as her consort and the sustainer of the world. The day’s link to his avatar Parashurama and to Sudama’s visit to Krishna keeps Vishnu-worship at its heart.
Kubera
Kubera, the lord of riches and guardian of the heavenly treasury, is remembered on Akshaya Tritiya. Many perform a short Kubera puja alongside Lakshmi, asking that their savings and earnings remain secure.
Key Rituals, Step by Step
Observance is simple and personal – there is no single fixed rite. A typical day blends worship, an auspicious purchase and an act of charity.
- Rise early and bathe. Many begin with a ritual bath, ideally in a river or with water considered sacred, before dawn prayers.
- Perform Lakshmi-Vishnu puja. Clean the home shrine, light a lamp, and offer flowers, incense and sweets to Lakshmi and Vishnu, often with Kubera included.
- Buy gold, silver or property. Purchasing precious metal is the best-known custom, seen as investing in wealth that will not diminish; coins, jewellery or small silver items are popular.
- Start something new. Businesses open their books, farmers may begin sowing, and families schedule weddings or house-warmings, trusting the day’s open muhurat.
- Give daan (charity). Donate food, water, clothes, umbrellas or grain to the needy; giving is believed to bring merit that endures far beyond the day.
- Share a festive meal. Prepare and offer seasonal sweets and cooling foods, then eat together as a family.
Special Foods of Akshaya Tritiya
Falling at the start of summer, the day favours cooling, energy-giving foods alongside festive sweets offered to the deities.
Shrikhand & sweets
Thick, saffron-scented strained yoghurt sweetened and flavoured with cardamom is a favourite offering, served with soft puris. Regional sweets and kheer are also prepared for the puja.
Sattu
Roasted gram flour, mixed into a cooling drink or dough, is eaten in parts of Bihar and eastern India. It suits the summer heat and is often given away as daan.
Seasonal summer foods
The first of the summer produce – mangoes, melons and other cooling fruits – often appears on the table, marking the season’s turn.
Sugarcane juice
For Jains, sugarcane juice holds special meaning: it is the drink with which Rishabhanatha broke his year-long fast, and it is offered to those completing the Varshi Tap penance.
Regional Names & Variations
Akshaya Tritiya is observed across India under different names and with local emphases, from Himalayan temple openings to Jain fasting traditions.
North & West India
Widely known as Akha Teej, it is a peak day for gold buying, weddings and new business ledgers. In some areas farmers regard it as a fitting day to begin ploughing or sowing.
Uttarakhand
In the Himalayas the day marks the ceremonial opening of the Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines after winter, launching the Char Dham pilgrimage season.
Jain communities
Jains observe the day as the parana of Varshi Tap, when devotees who have fasted for a year break the penance with sugarcane juice, recalling Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara.
Eastern India
In Bengal and Odisha traders open new account books (halkhata-style rituals) and merchants seek Lakshmi’s blessing for the year’s commerce ahead.
Akshaya Tritiya Do's and Don'ts
A few simple customs are traditionally kept to make the most of the day’s auspicious spirit.
Do
- Rise early, bathe and offer prayers to Lakshmi and Vishnu
- Buy gold, silver or begin a genuine new venture if you wish
- Give food, water, clothes or grain in charity
- Start meaningful work you have been postponing
- Share cooling seasonal food with family and neighbours
Avoid
- Do not treat the day as merely about spending money
- Do not skip charity – giving is central to its meaning
- Avoid quarrels, harsh speech and dishonest dealings
- Do not waste food or water during the summer heat
- Avoid buying on credit you cannot honestly repay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2027?
Akshaya Tritiya in 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May. It falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, the third lunar day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, and the entire day is regarded as auspicious.
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026 and 2028?
Akshaya Tritiya was on 20 April 2026 (Monday) and will be on 27 April 2028 (Thursday). The date moves each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar rather than a fixed solar date.
What does Akshaya mean?
“Akshaya” means “that which never diminishes” or “imperishable”. The name reflects the core belief of the day: anything begun, bought or given in good faith is thought to grow endlessly and never be lost.
Why is gold bought on Akshaya Tritiya?
Gold is bought on Akshaya Tritiya because it symbolises wealth that will not diminish, echoing the day’s meaning. Buying gold or silver is seen as inviting Lakshmi’s lasting prosperity, which is why jewellers see a rush on this day.
Which god is worshipped on Akshaya Tritiya?
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Vishnu, the preserver, are the main deities worshipped on Akshaya Tritiya. Kubera, the divine treasurer, is often honoured too, with a short puja for financial security.
Do you need a muhurat for Akshaya Tritiya?
No special muhurat is needed on Akshaya Tritiya. The whole day, from sunrise to sunset, is considered auspicious, which is why weddings, house-warmings and business openings are commonly held without checking a separate timing.
Why is Akshaya Tritiya important for Jains?
For Jains, Akshaya Tritiya is the day Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, broke his year-long fast with sugarcane juice. Devotees completing the Varshi Tap penance mark their parana on this day with sugarcane juice.
What is the connection to the Mahabharata?
Tradition says Veda Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata to Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya. The day is also linked to the birth of Parashurama and to the opening of the Kedarnath and Badrinath temple doors.
May this Akshaya Tritiya bring you beginnings that flourish and giving that returns manifold – Akha Teej ki shubhkamnayein.