Tithi 3

Tritiya

Goddess Lakshmi & Goddess ParvatiThe ThirdBoth Shukla and Krishna
Quick Answer

Tritiya is the 3rd tithi. The most famous Tritiya is Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya) — one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for new beginnings, gold purchases, and charity. Hariyali Teej (Shravana Tritiya) and Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Tritiya) are the vrat-observance days.

Significance of Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya) is one of the four naturally auspicious days in the year (Abujha Muhurat) that require no additional astrological calculation to be considered auspicious. "Akshaya" means "that which never diminishes" — investments, purchases, and good deeds done on this day are said to multiply. The Puranas record that Treta Yuga (the second age) began on Akshaya Tritiya. Lord Parashurama was born on this day. The Pandavas received the Akshaya Patra (vessel that never runs empty) from the Sun god on Akshaya Tritiya. Gold purchased on this day is said to bring lasting wealth.

What to Do on Tritiya

✓ Auspicious For
  • Buying gold and silver (Akshaya Tritiya)
  • Starting new businesses
  • Making charitable donations
  • Beginning construction or renovation
  • Weddings and sacred thread ceremonies
✗ Traditionally Avoid
  • Nothing specific — Akshaya Tritiya is universally auspicious

Tritiya Puja Vidhi

  1. 1On Akshaya Tritiya: worship Lakshmi and Vishnu with yellow flowers and gold
  2. 2Donate food, gold, or cash to the poor — the donation multiplies in value
  3. 3Buy gold or silver — even a small purchase is auspicious
  4. 4On Teej: follow the Hariyali or Hartalika Teej protocols from data/vrats.js

Special Tritiya Days

NameMonth
Akshaya TritiyaVaishakha Shukla
Hariyali TeejShravana Shukla
Hartalika TeejBhadrapada Shukla

Tritiya Dates 2026

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: 19 April (Sunday). Shravana Tritiya: 26 Jul (Hariyali Teej). Bhadrapada Tritiya: 17 Aug (Hartalika Teej).

Vedic Astrology & Tritiya

Vedic Astrology

Tritiya (3rd tithi) resonates with the 3rd house — courage, siblings, communication, and short journeys. Venus (ruler of Taurus — where Akshaya Tritiya falls with the Sun in Aries exaltation) governs Lakshmi's abundance. The convergence of Sun exaltation + Venus tithi makes Akshaya Tritiya a rare cosmic alignment for prosperity.

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