Akshaya Tritiya 2008 Date — Thursday, May 8, 2008
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2008? Akshaya Tritiya 2008 falls on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Observance: Akshaya Tritiya. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Treta yuga began; Parashurama jayanti; "akshaya" = inexhaustible merit — ideal for charity and gold purchase.
How it is celebrated
Buying gold, starting ventures, Vishnu-Lakshmi puja, temple fairs.
Puja timing
Morning puja on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya.
Foods & offerings
Chana dal, puri, halwa; sattvic feast.
Rituals
- Puja of Vishnu and Lakshmi.
- Charity of food and clothes.
- Begin important work if desired.
Akshaya Tritiya dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Fri, 20 April 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 8 May 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 27 April 2009 |
| 2010 | Sun, 16 May 2010 |
| 2011 | Fri, 6 May 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Akshaya Tritiya 2008
- Buddha Purnima 2008 date — Mon, 19 May 2008
- Hanuman Jayanti 2008 date — Sun, 20 April 2008
- Ram Navami 2008 date — Mon, 14 April 2008
- Vishu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Baisakhi 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Tamil Puthandu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Ugadi 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Gudi Padwa 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Chaitra Navratri 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Holi 2008 date — Sat, 22 March 2008
- Holika Dahan 2008 date — Fri, 21 March 2008
- Vat Savitri 2008 date — Thu, 3 July 2008
