Mumbai: Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, will be observed this year on 30 April 2025. Celebrated with great reverence across India, this day is believed to bring eternal success, prosperity, and growth. According to Hindu traditions, performing sacred rituals, offering charity, or starting new ventures on this day is said to yield long-lasting positive outcomes.
One of the most favourable activities to undertake on Akshaya Tritiya is Griha Pravesh or housewarming. Entering a new home on this day is thought to invite stability, good fortune, and divine blessings. From auspicious timings to the proper rituals, here is everything you need to know if you’re planning to move into your new home on this sacred occasion.
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2025?
As per the Hindu Panchang, Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh will begin on 29 April at 5:31 PM and end on 30 April at 2:12 PM. Since the Udaya Tithi (prevailing at sunrise) falls on 30 April, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on 30 April 2025.
Shubh Muhurat for Griha Pravesh on Akshaya Tritiya
While the entire day of Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious, those seeking a specific Shubh Muhurat for entering their new home can do so between 5:41 AM and 12:18 PM on 30 April. However, any sacred activity can be performed throughout the day without needing to consult a separate muhurat.
Griha Pravesh Rituals to Follow
- Decorate the main entrance of your new home with flowers, garlands, and rangoli.
- It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi enters from the main door, so keep the area clean and vibrant.
- Step into your home with your right foot first, symbolising positive energy.
- Conduct a proper puja and havan as per the priest’s guidance. Blowing a shankh (conch) during the rituals is believed to dispel negative energy.
- Perform Vastu Dosh puja, Navagraha Shanti, and kitchen worship.
- Donate food and essentials to Brahmins and the needy, and offer dakshina as a mark of gratitude.
- Buying gold and offering it to Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring financial stability.
- Light a diya at your doorstep at night and do not leave the house empty after the rituals.
Spiritual Significance of Akshaya Tritiya
‘Akshaya’ means that which never diminishes. Any act of virtue, prayer, charity, or investment made on this day is believed to yield never-ending results. Akshaya Tritiya is considered ideal for conducting weddings, starting new businesses, moving into a new house, and purchasing gold or silver.
Special pujas to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are conducted on this day, bringing wealth, prosperity, and fortune. Offering food, clothes, water, and essentials to the poor is considered a powerful form of daan (charity) and brings immense spiritual merit.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)
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