Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated today on Friday, May 10. (Image: Shutterstock)
Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day to buy gold, take big business decisions, or start something new.
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is an auspicious day in Hindu culture. It is annually celebrated on the third day of the lunar month of Vaisakha. This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls today on May 10, Friday. As per legends, Lord Kuber was appointed as the treasurer of heaven on Akshaya Tritiya.
This is one of the reasons why this date has been associated with wealth or money-related matters. Many believe that Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious occasion to buy gold, make big business decisions, or start something new. Purchases made on this day bring good fortune and prosperity. Here are some suggestions about what you should buy on Akshaya Tritiya according to your zodiac sign.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Shopping by Zodiac Sign
- Aries (March 21 – April 19)Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, which is associated with red things. People with this zodiac sign can buy jewellery made of their lucky gemstone ruby or donate red lentils to the needy.
- Taurus (April 20 – May 20)Taureans can buy their birthstone emerald to attract good fortune and mental clarity. They can also buy silver things and donate white rice and milk.
- Gemini (May 21 – June 20)Geminis should buy bronze utensils or even decorative pieces on Akshaya Tritiya. Since Gemini is a sign of adaptability, they can also buy multipurpose things.
- Cancer (June 21 – July 22)Since the Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer, therefore Cancer zodiac signs should buy silver. They can also buy new clothes in colours like white, off-white, and pastel blue.
- Leo (July 23 – August 22)For Leos anything made of gold and copper is auspicious. They can also buy jewellery made of peridot to attract peace and harmony.
- Virgo (August 23 – September 22)In terms of jewellery, Virgos should go with gold. It is also beneficial for them to donate daal and grains to the needy. Anything made of green and brown colour will also benefit them.
- Libra (September 23 – October 22)Silver is the most suitable metal for Libras. They can buy clothes or accessories in blue, jade green, and white. Donating milk and sugar will bear good results.
- Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)Since Scorpios are ruled by Mars, therefore copper is the most suited metal for them. Crystal or stones like citrine, malachite, and topaz will attract good luck. Scorpios should consider donating jaggery and grains.
- Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)Brass or gold are best for Sagittarius. They can purchase light blue, cream, and orange coloured gadgets or clothes. Donating yellow-coloured things such as bananas or yellow daal is advised.
- Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)For Capricorns buying steel or iron is apt. They should donate urad daal for success in business and career.
- Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)Ashtadhatu, an alloy made of eight metals is most beneficial for this zodiac. They can also buy black coloured things such as blankets or black daal.
- Pisces (February 19 – March 20)Copper and gold are lucky metals for Pisces. Pisces can buy yellow flowers or clothes for spiritual growth.
