Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is a significant Hindu festival observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakh month. In 2026, it falls on Sunday, April 19. The festival is considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold and silver, with a favorable muhurat from April 19 to April 20. The name 'Akshaya' signifies unending prosperity, making it ideal for new ventures, charity, and spiritual activities. It is linked to mythological events like the start of Treta Yuga and Lord Parashurama's birth.