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India Celebrates Akshaya Tritiya 2025 with Rare Celestial Alignment

The sacred festival sees record gold sales, historic rituals in Varanasi and Ayodhya, extensive charity, and national leaders' endorsements.

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Shivangi Joshi, Nia Sharma, Arjun Bijlani and other celebs share their Akshaya Tritiya buys
Jewellery stores around the city are packed with customers during Akshaya Tritiya.
Mangoes take centre stage on Akshaya Tritiya 2025

Overview

  • Akshaya Tritiya 2025 coincides with the rare Rohini Nakshatra, a celestial alignment last seen in 2008 and next expected in 2052, amplifying the festival's auspiciousness.
  • Gold sales are projected to rise by 20% in value, with an estimated 25–30 tonnes sold, reflecting the day's economic and cultural significance.
  • Varanasi and Ayodhya host grand rituals, including a royal procession of 1,000 Naga Sadhus and continuous Jalabhishek at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, drawing thousands of devotees.
  • Charitable initiatives, such as the Karuna Seva Trust's distribution of hampers to visually impaired children, highlight the festival's spirit of generosity.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extend greetings, emphasizing Akshaya Tritiya's role in fostering prosperity and unity in India.