Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Dos and don'ts to follow on Akha Teej for success and good fortune
Akshaya Tritiya 2025 dos and don'ts: Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akha Teej, is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated every year during Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha, this day is believed to bring never-ending prosperity, success, and good fortune.
In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, 30 April. The day will be extra auspicious as it coincides with Rohini Nakshatra, considered very lucky. People across India will observe rituals, buy gold, and perform spiritual acts on this blessed occasion.
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What is Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej?
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a day when anything started is believed to grow endlessly. The word Akshaya means "never diminishing", and so it is believed that wealth, happiness, and blessings received on this day will continue to multiply.
Many people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya, believing that it will always rise in value. Businesses launch new projects, couples choose this day for weddings, and families offer prayers for prosperity and peace.
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Important Timings for Akshaya Tritiya 2025
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Tritiya Tithi: Begins at 5:31 PM on 29 April and ends at 2:12 PM on 30 April
Puja Muhurat: 5:41 AM to 12:18 PM (lasting 6 hours and 37 minutes)
Best Timings to Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya
29 April: 5:31 PM onwards
30 April: 5:41 AM to 12:18 PM (8.5 hours of gold-buying muhurat)
Auspicious Choghadiya Timings
29 April Night:
Evening (Labha): 8:16 PM – 9:37 PM
Night (Shubha, Amrita, Chara): 10:57 PM – 3:00 AM
30 April Morning:
Morning (Shubha): 10:39 AM – 12:18 PM
Morning (Labha, Amrita): 5:41 AM – 9:00 AM
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Dos to Follow on Akshaya Tritiya 2025
Here are the most important dos on Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej to attract positivity, peace, and prosperity:
1. Wake Up Early and Start the Day with a Bath
Start this auspicious day by waking up early and taking a holy bath. This sets a positive tone for the rest of the day and enhances the effects of your spiritual activities.
2. Perform Puja and Offer Prayers
Worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber. Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, perform Lakshmi puja, and offer sweets and flowers. Doing havan and lighting diyas are also encouraged to attract divine blessings.
3. Practice Charity and Donation
Donate food, clothes, water, and essentials to the needy. Acts of kindness done on Akshaya Tritiya are believed to multiply and bring you long-term benefits.
4. Meditate and Chant Mantras
Engage in peaceful activities like yoga, meditation, and mantra chanting. Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra in front of Lord Shiva's idol can bring protection and remove negative energies from your life.
5. Visit a Temple
Spend time in a nearby temple to absorb spiritual vibes. Praying in temples on Akha Teej brings inner peace and positive energy.
6. Start New Ventures
Akshaya Tritiya is an ideal time to begin new ventures, investments, and important life decisions. Be it a business launch or property purchase, the results are said to be favourable.
Don'ts to Avoid on Akshaya Tritiya 2025
To maintain the sacredness of Akshaya Tritiya, here are some important don'ts to follow on Akha Teej:
1. Avoid Speaking Harshly
Stay calm and kind in your words. Speaking harshly or arguing on this day can invite negativity and bad karma.
2. Don't Overspend Unnecessarily
While buying gold is considered lucky, overspending on unnecessary items can lead to future losses. Be mindful and avoid impulsive buying.
3. Stay Away from Non-Vegetarian Food and Alcohol
Stick to a sattvik lifestyle. Avoid non-veg food, alcohol, tobacco, or any tamasik habits. Keep your body and mind pure for receiving divine blessings.
4. Don't Insult or Hurt Others
Speak with respect and kindness. Hurting others, even unknowingly, on such a holy day may bring negative consequences.
5. Maintain Celibacy
It is recommended to observe celibacy on this sacred day and stay focused on spiritual growth and religious observances.
6. Avoid Laziness and Negative Thoughts
Keep your thoughts pure and stay productive. Avoid sleeping during the day or entertaining pessimistic ideas.
Akshaya Tritiya 2025 or Akha Teej is a golden opportunity to invite wealth, happiness, and peace into your life. By following the right dos and don'ts and performing sacred rituals with devotion, you can attract lasting success and blessings.
Whether you plan to buy gold, start something new, or simply reflect spiritually, make sure to spend the day meaningfully.
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