Akshaya Tadige 2024 falls on the third day after new moon in
the Hindu month of Vaishakha as per traditional Kannada Hindu calendar followed
in Karnataka. Tadige means the third day of a fortnight. In 2024, the date of
Akshaya Tadige is May 10. The word Akshaya means ‘that which never diminishes’
and the day is ideal for beginning new ventures as it is believed that all
investments on this day appreciates.
The festival is widely observed as Akshaya Tritiya.
The Pujas
Vishnu is worshipped on the day. People also conduct Lakshmi
and Kubera puja.
Astrology and Investment
As per Hindu astrology, every moment on the Akshaya Tadige Day is auspicious and there is no need to look for a ‘muhurat’ on the day. It
is believed that the sun and the moon are most radiant and best placed on the
day. Therefore it is one of the most popular dates in Hindu calendar for
marriages, for beginning new ventures, for investing and for purchasing
valuables like gold and diamond.
Legend
The legend or story associated with Akshaya
Tritiya is that of Sudama (Kuchela) visiting Krishna in
Dwarka with a handful of beaten rice (poha or aval). It is also believed that
the Pandavas received the Akshaya Pathram (bowl) from Lord Krishna (in the
Mahabharata) on this day. Parshuram Jayanti also falls on the Tadige day. It
is believed that Vyasa began the composition of Mahabharata on the day.