Overview
- Astrologers cited the Hindu panchang to place Akshaya Tritiya on April 19, with the tithi starting at 10:45 a.m. and ending the next day at 7:49 a.m.
- To resolve confusion over April 19 or 20, Aaj Tak reported that scholars favor April 19 because the sunrise tithi rule makes it more scripturally sound.
- Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj urged simple observance through continuous chanting, keeping silence, avoiding outside food and water, and offering bhog at home.
- He said those who cannot buy precious metals can still gain merit by donating barley or giving drinking water in earthen pots to the thirsty.
- Business Today advised gold alternatives that fit long-term goals, including silver, property, vehicles, mutual funds or fixed deposits through SIPs, and books or other educational material.