Tithi 3jaya
Tritiya
तृतीया
Presiding deity: Gauri (Parvati)
Tithi Mantra
ॐ गौर्यै नमः
Om Gauryai Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
Third day — auspicious for women, marriage, Gauri-puja. Akshaya Tritiya falls on Shukla Tritiya of Vaishakha — most auspicious tithi for gold purchase.
Krishna Paksha (waning)
Third day of waning — Gauri-related vratas, family well-being prayers.
Best for
- + Marriage
- + Gold purchase
- + Property registration
- + Goddess Gauri worship
- + Charity
Avoid for
- - Starting lawsuits
Fasting tradition
Akshaya Tritiya — full fast or fruits-only; perform Gauri-puja with red flowers.
Major festivals on this tithi
Akshaya Tritiya, Gangaur, Teej (Hariyali, Kajari, Hartalika), Rambha Tritiya