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Akshaya Tritiya Mantras — Lakshmi & Kubera Wealth Prayers

Akshaya Tritiya (अक्षय तृतीया) is one of the most auspicious days of the year — "akshaya" means never-diminishing. Falling on the third day of Vaishakha Shukla Paksha, any wealth, charity or venture begun on this day is believed to grow endlessly. It is the most popular day to buy gold and worship Lakshmi and Kubera. These are the mantras for Akshaya Tritiya.

Lakshmi Mantra — Invite Endless Wealth

Chant the Lakshmi Mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed" 108 times on Akshaya Tritiya to invoke never-diminishing wealth.

Lakshmi Mantra

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

Kubera Mantra — God of Treasure

Kubera is the divine treasurer. Chant his mantra on Akshaya Tritiya to bless your savings and gold with continual growth.

Kubera Mantra

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय

Sri Suktam — Vedic Lakshmi Hymn

The ancient Rig Vedic hymn to Lakshmi, recited on Akshaya Tritiya for lasting, abundant prosperity.

Sri Suktam

हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम् ।

Kanakadhara Stotram — Rain of Gold

Adi Shankaracharya's prayer that brought a rain of gold — ideal for Akshaya Tritiya, the day of gold and wealth.

Kanakadhara Stotram

वन्दे वन्दारुमन्दारमिन्दिरानन्दकन्दलम् ।

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam & Lakshmi Aarti

Recite the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam and perform the Lakshmi Aarti to complete the Akshaya Tritiya wealth puja.

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya in 2026 falls in late April or early May, on the third day (Tritiya) of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha. The whole day is auspicious (Abujha muhurat), requiring no special muhurat for new beginnings.
Which mantra to chant on Akshaya Tritiya?
Chant the Lakshmi Mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed" and the Kubera Mantra 108 times. Recite the Sri Suktam, Kanakadhara Stotram and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and perform the Lakshmi Aarti.
Why is gold bought on Akshaya Tritiya?
"Akshaya" means never-diminishing, so anything acquired on this day — especially gold, the symbol of Lakshmi — is believed to grow and never decline. Buying gold and worshipping Lakshmi-Kubera invites perpetual prosperity. It is also a highly meritorious day for charity (daan).
What to do on Akshaya Tritiya?
Worship Lakshmi and Kubera, chant the wealth mantras, buy gold or start a new venture (all muhurats are auspicious), and perform daan (charity) — donate water, food, fans, and til. Beginning anything good on this day is believed to bring lasting, akshaya results.

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