Akshaya Tritiya, a day associated with auspicious beginnings and meaningful investments, has evolved beyond tradition to reflect personal milestones and cherished purchases. For many, the day is not just about buying gold, but about choosing something that holds lasting value — be it sentimental, spiritual or practical. This Akshaya Tritiya, celebrities look back and share the one gift or purchase they made on this day that remains truly special to them.
Shriya Saran: Love Over Gold
Akshaya Tritiya is seen as a day of abundance and positivity. Shriya Saran usually buys gold on the occasion. However, she values the love and happiness she receives from her husband Andrei above all else.
Arjun Bijlani: A Ritual of Prosperity
For Arjun Bijlani, Akshaya Tritiya has always been about tradition. He and his wife Neha make it a ritual to buy gold every year, even if it is something small, as it symbolises prosperity and positivity. This year, he bought a small gold piece and a diamond accessory for Neha, emphasizing that a gift should be meaningful and functional rather than costly.
Anupria Goenka: A Gift for Mother
Anupria Goenka recalls her best buy was the jewellery she bought for her mother — a gold kada and necklace. She purchased these after she started earning, making the gift especially special.
Rahul Vaidya: Gold for the Most Important Women
Last year, Rahul Vaidya bought gold for the most important women in his life — his mother, wife, and daughter. He bought gold bracelets for them, which they loved, and that purchase remains closest to his heart.
Shubhangi Atre: From Gold to Plants
Shubhangi Atre used to buy gold jewellery for Akshaya Tritiya, but for the last few years, she has been buying two plants for her farmhouse every year. She believes in supporting the environment, as plants bring positivity and are also auspicious.
Kiku Sharda: A 25-Year Tradition of Gold Investment
Kiku Sharda does not follow a specific ritual, but he has been buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya for the last 25 years. This year, he plans to invest in a gold coin of 10 grams. He does it for religious beliefs, but finds it financially rewarding too.
Akriti Kakar: Gold and Silver for Her Son
Akshaya Tritiya has always been special for Akriti Kakar and her family; it is a tradition they have lovingly held on to. They bring home some form of gold every year. It is not just an investment, but also carries a deep sense of auspiciousness. Over the past few years, they have started buying both gold and silver, consciously in their son Mehraan’s name. To Akriti, Akshaya Tritiya signifies the beginning of a new chapter of prosperity and success, and buying gold feels like their own little way of manifesting and securing a future filled with abundance and happiness for him.
Prajakta Shukre: A Family Tradition of Gold Coins
Since childhood, Prajakta Shukre’s parents have told her that Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day, and if they buy gold on that day, it keeps growing or multiplying. So every Akshaya Tritiya, even if nothing else, they make sure to buy at least a small piece, like a gold wal (a coiled or swirl-shaped piece in Marathi) or a coin. Her mother brings it home, and then they perform a puja.
Eisha Singh: A Ring from Her Dad
Eisha Singh treasures a gold and diamond ring her father gave her a few years ago on Akshaya Tritiya. It is close to her heart and she always wears it.
Aditya Deshmukh: A Car and Gold Investments
A few years ago, Aditya Deshmukh bought a car for himself on Akshaya Tritiya, which was special as it made travel convenient. Apart from that, he usually prefers buying gold on this day and will invest in gold this year as well.
These celebrity stories highlight how Akshaya Tritiya blends tradition with personal meaning, whether through gold, plants, or other cherished purchases.
