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Akshaya Tritiya 2032: date and gold buying muhurat

Akshaya Tritiya is on Wednesday, 12 May, 2032. In Kolkata, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 4:57 am to 11:33 am. Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:24 pm, 11 May to 6:54 pm, 12 May.

Best time to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya in Kolkata

  • 11 May, 7:29 pm to 8:50 pmLabh Choghadiya
  • 11 May, 10:11 pm to 11:32 pmShubh Choghadiya
  • 12 May, 6:36 am to 8:15 amAmrit Choghadiya
  • 12 May, 9:54 am to 11:33 amShubh Choghadiya
  • 12 May, 4:29 pm to 6:08 pmLabh Choghadiya

Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:24 pm, 11 May to 6:54 pm, 12 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 2032 muhurat by city

Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:24 pm, 11 May to 6:54 pm, 12 May (Indian Standard Time).

CityDatePuja windowSunset
Hyderabad12 May5:45 am to 12:12 pm6:39 pm
Delhi12 May5:32 am to 12:17 pm7:03 pm
Mumbai12 May6:04 am to 12:34 pm7:04 pm
Chennai12 May5:44 am to 12:05 pm6:26 pm
Bengaluru12 May5:54 am to 12:16 pm6:37 pm
Kolkata12 May4:57 am to 11:33 am6:08 pm
Vijayawada12 May5:37 am to 12:03 pm6:30 pm
Visakhapatnam12 May5:25 am to 11:53 am6:21 pm
Pune12 May6:01 am to 12:31 pm7:00 pm
Ahmedabad12 May6:00 am to 12:36 pm7:12 pm
Jaipur12 May5:40 am to 12:23 pm7:06 pm
Lucknow12 May5:20 am to 12:02 pm6:45 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 2032 Choghadiya in Kolkata

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.

TimeChoghadiyaQuality
4:57 am to 6:36 amLabhGood
6:36 am to 8:15 amAmritGood
8:15 am to 9:54 amKaalAvoid
9:54 am to 11:33 amShubhGood
11:33 am to 1:11 pmRogAvoid
1:11 pm to 2:50 pmUdvegAvoid
2:50 pm to 4:29 pmCharWeak
4:29 pm to 6:08 pmLabhGood
6:08 pm to 7:29 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
7:29 pm to 8:50 pm (night)ShubhGood
8:50 pm to 10:11 pm (night)AmritGood
10:11 pm to 11:32 pm (night)CharWeak
11:32 pm to 12:53 am (night)RogAvoid
12:53 am to 2:14 am (night)KaalAvoid
2:14 am to 3:36 am (night)LabhGood
3:36 am to 4:57 am (night)UdvegAvoid

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, 12 May in Kolkata

  • Rahu Kaal11:33 am to 1:11 pm
  • Sunrise and sunset4:57 am and 6:08 pm
  • Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:08 am, moonset 8:43 pm
  • Tithi at sunriseShukla Tritiya
  • NakshatraMrigashira

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Questions people ask

When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2032?

Akshaya Tritiya is on Wednesday, 12 May, 2032.

What is the Akshaya Tritiya 2032 gold buying muhurat in Kolkata?

In Kolkata, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 4:57 am to 11:33 am. Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:24 pm, 11 May to 6:54 pm, 12 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.