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.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 12-Jan-2020 08:13 PM Sunday
Ends: 13-Jan-2020 05:33 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 21.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 27-Jan-2020 06:15 AM Monday
Ends: 28-Jan-2020 08:22 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 6.4°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 11 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 11-Feb-2020 06:19 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Feb-2020 02:54 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Leo 21.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 26 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 26-Feb-2020 01:40 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Feb-2020 04:12 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Pisces 6.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 12 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 11-Mar-2020 03:34 PM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Mar-2020 12:00 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 21.1°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 27 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 26-Mar-2020 07:53 PM Thursday
Ends: 27-Mar-2020 10:13 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Aries 6.2°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 10 Apr 2020 | — |
Begins: 10-Apr-2020 12:40 AM Friday
Ends: 10-Apr-2020 09:33 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 20.2°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 26 Apr 2020 | Akshaya Tritiya |
Begins: 25-Apr-2020 11:52 AM Saturday
Ends: 26-Apr-2020 01:23 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Taurus 5.4°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 10 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 09-May-2020 10:16 AM Saturday
Ends: 10-May-2020 08:05 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 18.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 25 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 25-May-2020 01:01 AM Monday
Ends: 26-May-2020 01:18 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Gemini 3.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 07 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 07-Jun-2020 08:57 PM Sunday
Ends: 08-Jun-2020 07:57 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 17.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 23 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 23-Jun-2020 11:19 AM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Jun-2020 10:14 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Cancer 2.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 07 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 07-Jul-2020 09:04 AM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Jul-2020 09:20 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 15.3°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 23 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 22-Jul-2020 07:22 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Jul-2020 05:03 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Leo 0.1°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 06 Aug 2020 | — |
Begins: 05-Aug-2020 10:52 PM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Aug-2020 12:16 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aquarius 13.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 21 Aug 2020 | Haritalika Tritiya |
Begins: 21-Aug-2020 02:13 AM Friday
Ends: 21-Aug-2020 11:03 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Leo 28.1°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 05 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 04-Sep-2020 02:25 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Sep-2020 04:40 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Pisces 12.1°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 19 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 19-Sep-2020 09:10 AM Saturday
Ends: 20-Sep-2020 05:39 AM Sunday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Virgo 26.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 05 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 04-Oct-2020 07:29 AM Sunday
Ends: 05-Oct-2020 10:03 AM Monday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Aries 11.1°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 19 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 18-Oct-2020 05:27 PM Sunday
Ends: 19-Oct-2020 02:08 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 25.4°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 03 Nov 2020 | — |
Begins: 03-Nov-2020 01:15 AM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Nov-2020 03:26 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 10.7°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 17 Nov 2020 | — |
Begins: 17-Nov-2020 03:57 AM Tuesday
Ends: 18-Nov-2020 01:17 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Scorpio 24.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 03 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 02-Dec-2020 06:23 PM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Dec-2020 07:28 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 10.6°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 17 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 16-Dec-2020 04:54 PM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Dec-2020 03:18 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 24.8°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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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.