New Delhi, April 19 -- Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. In 2026, it will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19.

The word Akshaya translates to "never diminishing" or "eternal," while Tritiya refers to the third lunar day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Vaisakha.

On Akshaya Tritiya, the act of "buying" is a symbolic gesture of inviting abundance into your life. Therefore, it is revered as an auspicious day to buy new items.

Here are 7 things to buy this Akshaya Tritiya for good fortune:

Gold is the ultimate symbol of Sthira Lakshmi, permanent wealth. Buying gold on this day is a symbolic prayer that your family's prosperity remains just as "A...