Akshaya Tritiya 2027 Date & Tithi Time: 9 May
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, 9 May 2027 in New Delhi (per Drik Panchang). The Tritiya tithi begins at about 11:42 AM on 8 May and ends at about 9:03 AM on 9 May (IST), so the morning of 9 May, from sunrise (about 5:34 AM) to 9:03 AM, falls within the tithi. Some calendars list 8 May, because the tithi is current from midday that day.
| Date (New Delhi) | Sunday, 9 May 2027 |
| Tritiya tithi (IST, approx.) | 11:42 AM, 8 May to 9:03 AM, 9 May 2027 |
| Morning within tithi, 9 May (New Delhi) | about 5:34 AM to 9:03 AM |
| Also | Parashurama Jayanti is on 8 May 2027 |
Tithi times are converted to IST from Drik Panchang’s Akshaya Tritiya 2027 timings; sunrise is calculated for New Delhi. Gold-buying windows given by jewellers differ; Akshaya Tritiya does not require a purchase.
What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya (also Akha Teej) falls on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakha. Akshaya means “never diminishing”, and the day is considered so auspicious that many new ventures, weddings and purchases are begun on it without consulting a separate muhurat. Charity and good deeds performed on this day are believed to bring lasting merit.
Traditions associated with the day
- The birth of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, is celebrated around this date.
- In many traditions it marks the start of the Treta Yuga.
- In the Mahabharata tradition, Krishna gives the Pandavas the Akshaya Patra, a vessel that never runs out of food.
- The story of Sudama visiting Krishna is often retold, highlighting generosity.
- The doors of the Badrinath and Gangotri–Yamunotri shrines usually open around Akshaya Tritiya, beginning the Char Dham season.
How Akshaya Tritiya is observed
- Worship of Lakshmi and Vishnu (or Lakshmi-Narayan) in the morning.
- Charity: food, water pots (matka), fans, grain, clothes and money.
- Buying gold, silver or other durable goods as a sign of lasting prosperity.
- Starting new businesses, griha pravesh and weddings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akshaya Tritiya 2027 on 8 or 9 May?
Drik Panchang lists 9 May 2027 for New Delhi. Some calendars list 8 May, as the tithi begins at about 11:42 AM that day. Follow your local panchang or family tradition.
Do I have to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
No. Buying gold is a popular custom, but charity and worship are the traditional core of the day.
