Akshaya Tritiya 2026: date and gold buying muhurat
Akshaya Tritiya is on Monday, 20 April, 2026. In Bhubaneswar, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 5:24 am to 7:22 am. Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:43 am, 19 Apr to 7:22 am, 20 Apr.
About Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya, on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year. Akshaya means never diminishing, so good deeds, charity and purchases made on this day are believed to grow. It is a very popular day for buying gold and for starting ventures. In Simhachalam, the Chandanotsavam reveals the deity's true form on this day.
How the timing is decided
It is observed on the day Tritiya prevails in the forenoon (purvahna). The whole day is traditionally treated as auspicious.
What to do
- Buy gold or begin a new venture
- Give charity, especially water, food and clothes
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:43 am, 19 Apr to 7:22 am, 20 Apr (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 20 Apr | 5:24 am to 7:22 am | 6:06 pm |
| Hyderabad | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:15 pm | 6:33 pm |
| Delhi | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:20 pm | 6:49 pm |
| Mumbai | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:37 pm | 6:57 pm |
| Chennai | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:08 pm | 6:22 pm |
| Bengaluru | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:18 pm | 6:32 pm |
| Kolkata | 20 Apr | 5:12 am to 7:22 am | 5:58 pm |
| Vijayawada | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:06 pm | 6:23 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 Apr | 5:37 am to 7:22 am | 6:14 pm |
| Pune | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:33 pm | 6:52 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:39 pm | 7:02 pm |
| Jaipur | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:26 pm | 6:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 19 Apr | 10:43 am to 12:05 pm | 6:32 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Monday, 20 April in Bhubaneswar
- Rahu Kalam7:00 am to 8:35 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:24 am and 6:06 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:25 am, moonset 9:26 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Tritiya
- NakshatraRohini
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Choghadiya in Bhubaneswar
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Akshaya Tritiya from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:24 am to 7:00 am | Amrit | Good |
| 7:00 am to 8:35 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:35 am to 10:10 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:10 am to 11:45 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:45 am to 1:21 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:21 pm to 2:56 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:56 pm to 4:31 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:31 pm to 6:06 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 6:06 pm to 7:31 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 7:31 pm to 8:56 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:56 pm to 10:20 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:20 pm to 11:45 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:45 pm to 1:10 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:10 am to 2:34 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:34 am to 3:59 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:59 am to 5:24 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Questions people ask
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya is on Monday, 20 April, 2026.
What is the Akshaya Tritiya 2026 gold buying muhurat in Bhubaneswar?
In Bhubaneswar, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 5:24 am to 7:22 am. Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:43 am, 19 Apr to 7:22 am, 20 Apr.
Why is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?
Akshaya Tritiya, on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year. Akshaya means never diminishing, so good deeds, charity and purchases made on this day are believed to grow.