Akshaya Tritiya is a very popular festival that is celebrated in parts of India every year. It falls on the third Tithi (lunar day) of Bright Half (Shukla Paksha) of Month of Vaishakha.
This day is considered lucky day because both the Sun and the Moon are the height of their brightness on this day. In Hindi the word Akshaya (अक्षय) means imperishable or never diminishing in the sense of prosperity, hope, joy, success, while Tritiya means third. It is believed that any investment, venture on this day will bring wealth and prosperity to us.
In 2022 Akshaya Tritiya Falls on 3rd May Tuesday.
On this day gold is bought as a symbol of eternal wealth and prosperity. Akshaya Tritiya pooja is done to invite prosperity.