Parashurama KaalApril 19-26, 2026

Parashurama Period Charity Guide — 7 Days of Akshaya Fruit

Last updated: 14 June 2026

From Akshaya Tritiya to Parashurama Dwadashi — each day's special donation. Charity fruit in this period is "Akshaya" — never diminishes.

April 19-26, 2026 — Parashurama Period

In Vedic tradition, the 7-8 days from Parashurama Jayanti (Akshaya Tritiya, April 19) to Parashurama Dwadashi (April 26) are called "Parashurama Kaal." Charity done in this period gives "Akshaya" (never-diminishing) fruit. Parashurama himself donated the earth — hence donation of land, money and grain is especially auspicious in this period.

7-Day Donation Calendar

April 19 (Akshaya Tritiya)

Gold / Silver / Copper vessels→ Brahmin, templeAkshaya wealth gain

April 20-24 (Week)

Wheat, rice, lentils→ Needy, food charityLivelihood stability

April 25 (Ekadashi)

Cow ghee, Tulsi→ Vishnu templeDisease liberation

April 26 (Parashurama Dwadashi)

Axe symbol, red cloth→ Parashurama temple, BrahminVictory over enemies, justice

Sunday Surya Daan — 4 Main Items

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Wheat

Surya's grain — Sunday donation brings fame and success

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Copper

Surya's metal — donate copper vessel to temple

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Jaggery

Surya loves sweet — distribute jaggery to the poor

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Red Cloth

Surya's color — donate red cloth on Sunday

Donation Method — 5 Steps

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Before donation offer Surya Arghya — with Sankalp
"I make this donation for the pleasure of Lord Surya and Parashurama"
Donate between 6-10 AM — best timing
Purity of mind in donation — without ego, without publicity
Wheat, copper vessel or red cloth — Surya donation is essential
Parashurama Dwadashi (April 26) donation has special importance
After donation chant Sun mantra
Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah — 21 times

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is charity emphasised during the Parashurama period?

Parashurama Jayanti falls on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days of the year. “Akshaya” means never-diminishing, so daan and good deeds done now are traditionally believed to yield lasting merit. Bhagwan Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, is honoured for upholding dharma.

What can be donated on Akshaya Tritiya / Parashurama Jayanti?

Water-filled pots (kalash), sattu, fruits, grains, clothes, a hand-fan, an umbrella and gold (within one’s means) are traditional offerings, suited to the summer season. Feeding the needy and offering water to travellers are especially praised acts of dharma on this day.

How should this charity be performed?

Devotees bathe, worship Vishnu or Parashurama, and then give daan with a selfless heart, ideally to those who cannot repay. The guiding principle is nishkama daan — giving without expectation — which is held to multiply the merit of this “akshaya” day.

Updated for 2026

Independently reviewed for authenticity. Please verify meanings and rituals yourself before following.