Akshaya Tritiya 2023: Why people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya? Know date, time, significance, rituals and wishes to share

Akshaya Tritiya 2023 date and time: Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated every year on the third day of the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May). The festival is also known as Akti or Akha Teej. It falls on a different date every year as per the Hindu calendar.

Hindus have an immense attachment to this festival as they think any new endeavours or investments done on this day would bring them success, prosperity, and good luck. Many people offer prayers to God on this day while others buy gold or valuable things, donate food, clothes and money to the needy.

Akshaya Tritiya 2023 date: April 22, Saturday

Akshaya Tritiya 2023 time: Starting at 7.49 AM on April 22 and ending at 7.47 AM on April 23.

Akshaya Tritiya 2023 Puja Time: April 22, 6:04 AM – April 22, 12:25 PM

Akshaya Tritiya 2023: Significance

It is believed that anything that is started on this day will ultimately grow. Therefore, our ancestors urged us to start a new business or buy anything significant on this day. It is also considered good to make fresh investments for a company's growth and development on this day. Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is said to represent wealth and success that will increase with time.

The other significant events that happened on this day were: 

• Birthday of Lord Parashurama, one of the ten Dashavataras of Lord Vishnu.
• Starting day of Treta Yuga after Satya Yuga.
• It is the day when Sudama offered Aval to Lord Krishna, who in turn blessed him with bountiful wealth and happiness.
• When the Pandavas left for the Vanavasa, Lord Krishna handed Draupadi the Akshaya Patra to ensure that they would always have plenty of food.
• Veda Vyasa started writing the epic Mahabharata.
• The annual Rath Yatra in Puri Jagannath begins on this day.

Akshaya Tritiya 2023: Rituals

• On this day, Vishnu devotees keep fast, and later, they give rice, salt, ghee, vegetables, fruits, and clothes to the needy. As a symbol of Lord Vishnu, tulsi water is also sprinkled everywhere.
• This day marks the start of the harvest season's first ploughing day in Eastern India. Businessmen in this region worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi before beginning a fresh audit book for the upcoming financial year. This is referred to as 'halkhata'.
• Many people purchase gold or gold jewellery on this day as gold is considered pious on this day and brings prosperity and wealth. On this day, people also plan weddings.
• On this day, Jains complete their year-long tapasya and conclude their worship by having sugarcane juice.

Akshaya Tritiya 2023 wishes

• On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, I wish that your glory and prosperity multiply with the blessings of the Almighty. Happy Akshaya Tritiya to you
• May the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya be the beginning of goodness and good fortune in life for you and your loved ones. Warm greetings on this day to you.
• On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, I wish that all your wishes and desires come true and you are showered with success and prosperity in life. Happy Akshaya Tritiya to you.
• May Lord Vishnu is there to shower his choicest blessings on you and your family and empower you with success and prosperity. Happy Akshaya Tritiya to you.
• May the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya be the beginning of new things in your life that bring you success. Wishing a very Happy Akshaya Tritiya to you.