Tritiya Dates 2020
The most significant Tritiya is Akshaya Tritiya, falling on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, which is considered one of the most auspicious days in the entire Hindu calendar. Any activity begun on this day is believed to bring enduring success and prosperity. Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya) and Gangaur (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya) are other widely celebrated festivals falling on this tithi.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins | Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Action |
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| 26-Feb-2020 | 26-Feb-2020 01:40 AM Wednesday | 27-Feb-2020 04:12 AM Thursday | Phalguna | Shukla |
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| 11-Mar-2020 | 11-Mar-2020 03:34 PM Wednesday | 12-Mar-2020 12:00 PM Thursday | Phalguna | Krishna |
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| 26-Mar-2020 | 26-Mar-2020 07:53 PM Thursday | 27-Mar-2020 10:13 PM Friday | Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 10-Apr-2020 | 10-Apr-2020 12:40 AM Friday | 10-Apr-2020 09:33 PM Friday | Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 25-Apr-2020 | 25-Apr-2020 11:52 AM Saturday | 26-Apr-2020 01:23 PM Sunday | Vaishakha | Shukla |
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| 09-May-2020 | 09-May-2020 10:16 AM Saturday | 10-May-2020 08:05 AM Sunday | Vaishakha | Krishna |
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| 25-May-2020 | 25-May-2020 01:01 AM Monday | 26-May-2020 01:18 AM Tuesday | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 07-Jun-2020 | 07-Jun-2020 08:57 PM Sunday | 08-Jun-2020 07:57 PM Monday | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 23-Jun-2020 | 23-Jun-2020 11:19 AM Tuesday | 24-Jun-2020 10:14 AM Wednesday | Ashadha | Shukla |
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| 07-Jul-2020 | 07-Jul-2020 09:04 AM Tuesday | 08-Jul-2020 09:20 AM Wednesday | Ashadha | Krishna |
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| 22-Jul-2020 | 22-Jul-2020 07:22 PM Wednesday | 23-Jul-2020 05:03 PM Thursday | Shravana | Shukla |
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| 05-Aug-2020 | 05-Aug-2020 10:52 PM Wednesday | 07-Aug-2020 12:16 AM Friday | Shravana | Krishna |
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| 21-Aug-2020 | 21-Aug-2020 02:13 AM Friday | 21-Aug-2020 11:03 PM Friday | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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| 04-Sep-2020 | 04-Sep-2020 02:25 PM Friday | 05-Sep-2020 04:40 PM Saturday | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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| 19-Sep-2020 | 19-Sep-2020 09:10 AM Saturday | 20-Sep-2020 05:39 AM Sunday | Ashvina | Shukla |
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| 04-Oct-2020 | 04-Oct-2020 07:29 AM Sunday | 05-Oct-2020 10:03 AM Monday | Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 18-Oct-2020 | 18-Oct-2020 05:27 PM Sunday | 19-Oct-2020 02:08 PM Monday | Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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| 03-Nov-2020 | 03-Nov-2020 01:15 AM Tuesday | 04-Nov-2020 03:26 AM Wednesday | Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 17-Nov-2020 | 17-Nov-2020 03:57 AM Tuesday | 18-Nov-2020 01:17 AM Wednesday | Kartika | Shukla |
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| 02-Dec-2020 | 02-Dec-2020 06:23 PM Wednesday | 03-Dec-2020 07:28 PM Thursday | Kartika | Krishna |
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| 16-Dec-2020 | 16-Dec-2020 04:54 PM Wednesday | 17-Dec-2020 03:18 PM Thursday | Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Tritiya – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Tritiya?
Tritiya is the 3rd lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is regarded as one of the most auspicious tithis for beginning new activities, purchases, and ceremonies.
What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya and is considered one of the most auspicious days in the entire Hindu calendar. The word 'Akshaya' means 'never diminishing', and anything begun or purchased on this day — especially gold — is believed to bring enduring prosperity and good fortune.
What other festivals fall on Tritiya?
Hartalika Teej falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya and is observed by women who fast for the wellbeing of their husbands and worship Goddess Parvati. Gangaur, celebrated in Rajasthan on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya, honours Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and is marked by colourful processions and folk songs.
Why is Tritiya considered auspicious for gold purchases?
On Akshaya Tritiya specifically, it is believed that the Sun and Moon are simultaneously at their most exalted positions, making any investment or purchase made on this day grow in value and never diminish. This has made it one of the most popular days for gold buying across India.
