Akshaya Tritiya Date 2024: When is Akshaya Tritiya? Puja Muhurat, Rituals, and City-wise Best Time to Buy Gold

Akshaya Tritiya Date - Friday, 10 May, 2024

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, will be celebrated on Friday, May 10, 2024. The Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat 2024 is set from 05:33 AM to 12:18 PM on May 10, 2024. The Tritiya Tithi begins early at 04:17 AM on May 10 and concludes at 02:50 AM the following day. Additionally, the window for purchasing gold opens even earlier, at 04:17 AM on May 9, and extends until the end of Tritiya Tithi on May 11.

Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Date and Timings

In major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, the specific timings for purchasing gold vary slightly to accommodate local astronomical calculations. Check Akshaya Tritiya Shubh Muhurat in your city:

Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated during Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha. It is considered an auspicious day in Hindu tradition, marked by significant religious rituals and activities such as gold buying, which is believed to bring good luck, lasting prosperity and success.

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hindu religion. Traditionally, this day falls during the Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha and is closely associated with Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu Trinity. Devotees engage in various sacred rituals such as Japa (chanting), Yajna (sacrifice), and Dan-Punya (charity) to secure blessings that are believed to last forever. Moreover, it also marks the historical commencement of the Treta Yuga.

Economically, Akshaya Tritiya sees a surge in gold sales, as buying gold on this day is thought to bring continued wealth and prosperity. Jewelers across the country prepare months in advance for this day, offering special discounts and launching new collections to attract customers.