Akshaya Tritiya, an important festival in the Hindu calendar, will be observed on April 19, 2026, which falls on a Sunday. The festival is celebrated on the third lunar day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakha, symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings. The Tritiya Tithi begins at 10:49 AM on April 19 and ends at 7:27 AM on April 20. This period is considered the best time to purchase gold, with the auspicious buying window starting at 10:49 AM on April 19 and concluding at 5:13 AM on April 20. The significance of Akshaya Tritiya lies in its association with eternal prosperity, and devotees engage in prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for wealth and happiness. Rituals include cleaning the home, performing puja, and chanting mantras, along with acts of charity, which are highly regarded on this day. The festival also has mythological connections, marking the beginning of the Treta Yuga and the story of the Akshaya Patra, enhancing its spiritual importance.