Indians are usually particular about the auspicious time or ‘shubh muhurat’, when it comes to important events such as buying a property, or giving the token money for a new property, or even shifting to a new house. Sentiments in the residential real estate sector are usually high during festivals and auspicious dates likes Akshaya Tritiya. This also leads to promotional offers by developers, in a bid to encourage buyers.
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha. It is an auspicious time to start a new business and buying metals, gold, silver, vehicle and house. Metals symbolise Goddess Lakshmi and investing in gold and silver on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to attract prosperity.
Akshaya Tritiya and Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2025
Akshaya Tritiya 2025 falls on April 30, Wednesday. The festival will be celebrated on the third lunar day of the Vaishakha month’s Shukla Paksha in the Hindu and Jain Calendar.
Akshaya Tritiya puja muhurat: 05.41 AM to 12.18 PM
Auspicious muhurat for purchasing gold, vehicle, property or any valuable item: 5.31 PM on April 29, 2025, to 5.41 AM on April 30, 2025
Auspicious muhurat for Griha Pravesh: 5:41 AM to 2:12 PM
Nakshatra: Rohini
Akshay Tritiya is celebrated when Tritiya Tithi of the bright half of Vaishakh is prevailing during the Purvahan Kaal. If Tritiya is covering the Purvahan of two consecutive days, the second day is considered as the event. However, according to some people, the festival can only be celebrated on the second if Tritiya Tithi must prevail for more than three Muhurats of that day.
Further, if Akshay Tritiya festival falls on Monday or Wednesday along with Rohini Nakshatra, the auspiciousness greatly increases.
Why is buying property on Akshaya Tritiya auspicious?
Akshaya Tritiya is a good day for Griha pravesh puja. Moreover, buying a new house on this day will keep away evil spirits and invite health and prosperity for the family. On Akshaya Tritiya, besides housewarming, many people prefer to start new house construction or renovation project for their homes.
Akshaya Tritiya is one such auspicious day, which is believed to be a perfect day to conclude a property deal, or take possession of the property, or even do Griha Pravesh.
Akshaya Tritiya is a Sanskrit word where Akshaya means eternal or one that never diminishes while ‘Tritiya’ means the third day of Shukla Paksha. The day is believed to invite good luck and success in life. Hence, people prefer to buy gold, property or any valuable item or start any new venture, which will grow forever and bring good fortune.
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What to buy on Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day for purchasing valuable assets and starting new ventures or investments as it is believed to bring abundance of prosperity.
Here are some items one can buy on Akshaya Tritiya:
- Gold in any form such as gold jewellery or ornaments, gold bars, gold coins, etc.
- Silverware such as silver coins, utensils and other items.
- Metal items, electronic items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops or other devices.
- Furniture items for the house.
- New clothes and books.
- Real estate properties such as land or house.
- Vehicles like cars or bikes.
- Investment in stocks or shares, mutual funds, etc.
- Agricultural equipment such as tractors or any farm machinery.
- Making donations to poor and needy people.
Vastu experts say that planting trees on this auspicious day gives abundant fruits.
Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
On Akshaya Tritiya, the star Kartika falls in its first part and the Sun in Mesha Rashi, which is considered auspicious. As per Hindu mythology, the day marks the start of Treta Yuga after Satya Yuga.
Also, it is believed that Lord Kuber, who once ruled the Lanka city, was banished by Ravana. After this, Kuber performed penance to seek the blessings of Lord Shiv and Lord Brahma. The city of Alkapuri was created near Mount Kailash for Kuber by the architect of the gods, Viswakarma. Lord Kuber was given the role of the custodian of the wealth of heaven on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Several hindus worship Lord Kuber and consider this day to be highly auspicious for purchasing gold to attract prosperity and invites Goddess Lakshmi into their homes. Some people also prefer doing charity on this auspicious day as it attracts the blessings of the poor and less privileged people.
- As per mythology, there were several events that occurred on Akshaya Tritiya. Draupadi Cheer Haran took place on Akshaya Tritiya Day and Lord Krishna offered her clothes that were never ending.
- The childhood friend of Lord Krishna, Sudama, was freed by the Lord on Akshaya Tritiya.
- In Orissa, people begin to prepare the Rath for Rath Yatra on Akshaya Tritiya day. It is a Hindu festival associated with the deity Jagannath.
- The Lord of Akshaya Tritiya is Lord Vishnu, the husband of Goddess Lakshmi. On Akshaya Tritiya, the pious feet of Shree Banke Bihariji is worshipped in Vrindavan.
- The Akshaya Tritiya festival is not only considered auspicious for purchasing gold, property, etc. but it is also regarded a good day by farmers. The farmers worship their plough on this day and begin to plough their fields and prepare the land for monsoon crops before the rains.
- People celebrate Akshaya Tritiya as the birthday of Lord Parshuram who is regarded as the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Akshaya Tritiya is a significant day as per Jain religion as Jains end their fast of eight days – Varshi Tap Parana on this day.
Akshaya Tritiya Griha Pravesh puja tips for your house
- Ensure that the main entrance of the house is clean and decorated well and has sufficient light. Decorate it with auspicious symbols like a Swastika and Laxmi feet, flowers, rangoli and toran.
- Ensure that the house is freshly painted, cleaned thoroughly and is clutter-free. For soothing vibes at home, light a diya, camphor or sandalwood, lemongrass or jasmine incense.
- Before you enter the house, break a coconut, as it denotes the elimination of hurdles.
- Enter the new house by doing a ‘kalash sthapana’. Fill a copper pot with water and grains and place a coin inside it.
- Draw a swastika with red kum kum on the pot. Cover a coconut with a red cloth and keep it on the pot.
- Light a ghee diya and pray to God for peace, prosperity, happiness and good health and offer Prasad.
- Always take elders’ blessings and invite friends and family for a meal at home, on the auspicious day.
- Hang a beautiful name plate outside the house.
- Chant shlokas, recite aartis and ring a bell when doing the puja, to remove negative energy.
- Invite a priest and perform a small havan, Vastu puja, Ganesh puja or Navagraha Shanti at home.
What should we not do on Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya has a special significance, among the other auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Hence, there are some things that should be avoided on this day. They include:
- One should keep the house clean and avoid any clutter, especially around the Pooja room.
- On Akshaya Tritiya, people worship lord Vishnu and the sacred Tulsi plant. Hence, one should follow the rituals as recommended and avoid breaking any rule that can displease Goddess Lakshmi.
- Also, it is important to maintain calmness and have a peaceful mind when worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. One should avoid anger and should avoid any action that can hurt elders or seniors. It is important to wish good things for everyone around.
- On Akshaya Tritiya, Lord Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi must not be worshipped individually. Worshipping the deities together is believed to bring luck and happiness.
- According to the traditions, one should avoid leaving any room in the house in the dark on this auspicious day. By keeping all rooms well-lit, the goddess’ blessings will remain inside the house.
- One should avoid returning home empty-handed from shopping. If one cannot purchase silver or gold, one should at least buy some metal jewellery.
- One should not break their fast on Akshaya Tritiya if they have been keeping one for a long period.
- On Akshaya Tritiya, it is not recommended to wear the sacred thread for the first time on this day since it is unlucky.
FAQs
Can we do Griha Pravesh on Akshaya Tritiya?
Moving into a new house and performing Griha Pravesh puja on Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious and attracts prosperity.
Which months are not good for Griha Pravesh?
According to Vastu, one should avoid the months of Bhadrapada, Paush, Ashadha, Shravan, and Ashwin.
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