Sunday, 9 May 2027
Akshaya Tritiya 2027
In short
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May 2027: Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Vaishakh, the tithi current at mid-morning (purvahna) in New Delhi.
- Date
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Tithi
- Vaishakh Shukla Paksha Tritiya
- Tithi begins
- 8 May, 11:45
- Tithi ends
- 9 May, 09:05
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Akshaya Tritiya is traditionally believed in Hindu and Jain practice to be a day when charity and new beginnings bear lasting results; 'akshaya' means 'imperishable'. It is also observed as the birth anniversary of Parashurama.
In India many people buy gold or begin new ventures, and weddings and house-warmings are commonly arranged. In Nepal people eat sattu and sakhar and donate water pots and food, and Jains mark the end of the year-long Varshitap fast with sugarcane juice.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2027?
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May 2027.
How is the date of Akshaya Tritiya decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Vaishakh, the tithi current at mid-morning (purvahna) in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Akshaya Tritiya observed?
In India many people buy gold or begin new ventures, and weddings and house-warmings are commonly arranged. In Nepal people eat sattu and sakhar and donate water pots and food, and Jains mark the end of the year-long Varshitap fast with sugarcane juice.