Updated On: 21 April, 2023 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The festival is celebrated on the third day of the bright half of the Hindu lunar month of Vaishakha

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Akshaya Tritiya is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in India. In 2023, Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on April 22.
The word "Akshaya" means "eternal" or "never diminishing," and "Tritiya" means "third day." The festival is celebrated on the third day of the bright half of the Hindu lunar month of Vaishakha. It is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures, making investments, buying gold, and performing charitable activities.