Akshaya Tritiya 2013 Date — Monday, May 13, 2013
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2013? Akshaya Tritiya 2013 falls on Monday, May 13, 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Tue, 24 April 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 13 May 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 2 May 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 21 April 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 9 May 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Akshaya Tritiya 2013
- Buddha Purnima 2013 date — Sat, 25 May 2013
- Hanuman Jayanti 2013 date — Thu, 25 April 2013
- Ram Navami 2013 date — Sat, 20 April 2013
- Vishu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Baisakhi 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Tamil Puthandu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Ugadi 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Gudi Padwa 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Chaitra Navratri 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Holi 2013 date — Thu, 28 March 2013
- Holika Dahan 2013 date — Wed, 27 March 2013
- Vat Savitri 2013 date — Mon, 8 July 2013
