- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 or Akha Teej is a highly auspicious festival observed on the third day or Tritiya tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. This year, it falls on 19th April 2026. Akshaya Tritiya is considered an embodiment of luck and prosperity. Although buying gold is the most important thing for most people to do on this sacred day, have you ever thought that there are some other things besides gold that would help you accumulate good luck and wealth?
Today, we will tell you about five different things which you should purchase on Akshaya Tritiya that would help you earn the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi all year round.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: 5 Things You Must Purchase Other Than Gold For Unending Good Luck And Wealth
1. Kalash Or Earthen Pot
It is believed that buying a new earthen pot on Akshaya Tritiya is very lucky. As per the Hindu texts, during this auspicious day meant for donations and good karma, buying or giving away a pot with water gives the buyer Akshaya Punya or infinite merit. This brings positivity to the house and helps the family live happily and peacefully. It is a symbol of joy and prosperity. One must never bring an empty pot into the house but must keep it filled with water at all times.
2. Dakshinavarti Shankh
Should you not be able to buy gold on this day, you could bring home a Dakshinavarti Shankh instead. The Dakshinavarti Shankh is of utmost significance for Goddess Lakshmi since it symbolises the goddess herself. Placing the conch in your household shrine will serve to correct any Vastu issues and also ensure that Lord Kubera showers his blessings upon you.
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Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej is a highly auspicious Hindu Festival. It is said that the results of any good deed performed on this day are never diminished. (Image Source: Gemini AI)
3. Shri Yantra
Buying Shri Yantra during Akshaya Tritiya might help bring immense prosperity in your life. Shri Yantra is considered the King of all Yantras and also the most potent symbol for Goddess Lakshmi. If you buy Shri Yantra on this auspicious day and install it through appropriate rituals, then it will drive away poverty and help you overcome your financial problems. It will not only give you wealth but also mental peace and fame.
4. Cowrie Shells
Cowries have been used as money from times immemorial. On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, you can buy 11 or 21 cowries and dye them using either saffron or turmeric. Offer the cowries to the feet of Goddess Lakshmi on this day. There is a belief that cowries bring the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi into the house. Keeping the cowries in your shop’s cash box or in the safety box at your house after Puja helps progress in life.
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5. Barley
According to Hindu astrological beliefs, barley has been regarded as equal to “Kanak” or gold. Barley bought on Akshaya Tritiya day is as lucky as buying gold. It has great significance while worshipping Lord Vishnu. After performing Puja or worship, tying these barley seeds in a red cloth and keeping them safely will ensure that there is never any lack of wealth or prosperity in the house.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)