Akshaya Tritiya 2029: date and gold buying muhurat
Akshaya Tritiya is on Wednesday, 16 May, 2029. In Mumbai, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 6:03 am to 12:34 pm. Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:21 pm, 15 May to 11:21 pm, 16 May.
Best time to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya in Mumbai
- 16 May, 6:03 am to 7:41 amLabh Choghadiya
- 16 May, 7:41 am to 9:19 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 16 May, 10:57 am to 12:34 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 16 May, 5:28 pm to 7:06 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 16 May, 8:28 pm to 9:50 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 16 May, 9:50 pm to 11:12 pmAmrit Choghadiya
Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:21 pm, 15 May to 11:21 pm, 16 May. These are the Amrit, Shubh and Labh Choghadiyas within it, with Rahu Kalam left out. Many families buy at any time during the tithi; these windows are the most favoured.
Akshaya Tritiya 2029 muhurat by city
Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:21 pm, 15 May to 11:21 pm, 16 May (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 16 May | 5:43 am to 12:12 pm | 6:41 pm |
| Delhi | 16 May | 5:29 am to 12:17 pm | 7:05 pm |
| Mumbai | 16 May | 6:03 am to 12:34 pm | 7:06 pm |
| Chennai | 16 May | 5:43 am to 12:05 pm | 6:27 pm |
| Bengaluru | 16 May | 5:54 am to 12:16 pm | 6:38 pm |
| Kolkata | 16 May | 4:55 am to 11:33 am | 6:10 pm |
| Vijayawada | 16 May | 5:36 am to 12:03 pm | 6:31 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 16 May | 5:24 am to 11:53 am | 6:22 pm |
| Pune | 16 May | 6:00 am to 12:31 pm | 7:01 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 16 May | 5:58 am to 12:36 pm | 7:14 pm |
| Jaipur | 16 May | 5:38 am to 12:23 pm | 7:08 pm |
| Lucknow | 16 May | 5:18 am to 12:02 pm | 6:47 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Akshaya Tritiya 2029 Choghadiya in Mumbai
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:03 am to 7:41 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:41 am to 9:19 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:19 am to 10:57 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:57 am to 12:34 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:34 pm to 2:12 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:12 pm to 3:50 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:50 pm to 5:28 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:28 pm to 7:06 pm | Labh | Good |
| 7:06 pm to 8:28 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:28 pm to 9:50 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:50 pm to 11:12 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:12 pm to 12:34 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:34 am to 1:56 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:56 am to 3:19 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:19 am to 4:41 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:41 am to 6:03 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
What to do
- Buy gold or begin a new venture
- Give charity, especially water, food and clothes
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
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.
Also on Wednesday, 16 May in Mumbai
- Rahu Kaal12:34 pm to 2:12 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:03 am and 7:06 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 8:00 am, moonset 9:39 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Tritiya
- NakshatraMrigashira
Questions people ask
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2029?
Akshaya Tritiya is on Wednesday, 16 May, 2029.
What is the Akshaya Tritiya 2029 gold buying muhurat in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 6:03 am to 12:34 pm. Shukla Tritiya runs from 10:21 pm, 15 May to 11:21 pm, 16 May.
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.