Akshaya Tritiya 2038: date and gold buying muhurat
Akshaya Tritiya is on Friday, 7 May, 2038. In Delhi, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 5:35 am to 12:17 pm. Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:56 pm, 6 May to 8:33 pm, 7 May.
Best time to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya in Delhi
- 6 May, 6:59 pm to 8:18 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 7 May, 7:16 am to 8:56 amLabh Choghadiya
- 7 May, 8:56 am to 10:37 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 7 May, 12:17 pm to 1:58 pmShubh Choghadiya
Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:56 pm, 6 May to 8:33 pm, 7 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 2038 muhurat by city
Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:56 pm, 6 May to 8:33 pm, 7 May (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 7 May | 5:47 am to 12:12 pm | 6:38 pm |
| Delhi | 7 May | 5:35 am to 12:17 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Mumbai | 7 May | 6:07 am to 12:35 pm | 7:02 pm |
| Chennai | 7 May | 5:45 am to 12:05 pm | 6:25 pm |
| Bengaluru | 7 May | 5:56 am to 12:16 pm | 6:35 pm |
| Kolkata | 7 May | 5:00 am to 11:33 am | 6:06 pm |
| Vijayawada | 7 May | 5:39 am to 12:04 pm | 6:28 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 7 May | 5:27 am to 11:53 am | 6:19 pm |
| Pune | 7 May | 6:04 am to 12:31 pm | 6:58 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 7 May | 6:03 am to 12:36 pm | 7:09 pm |
| Jaipur | 7 May | 5:44 am to 12:23 pm | 7:02 pm |
| Lucknow | 7 May | 5:23 am to 12:02 pm | 6:42 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 2038 Choghadiya in Delhi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:35 am to 7:16 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:16 am to 8:56 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:56 am to 10:37 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:37 am to 12:17 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:17 pm to 1:58 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:58 pm to 3:38 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:38 pm to 5:19 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:19 pm to 7:00 pm | Char | Weak |
| 7:00 pm to 8:19 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:19 pm to 9:38 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:38 pm to 10:58 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:58 pm to 12:17 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:17 am to 1:36 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:36 am to 2:56 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:56 am to 4:15 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:15 am to 5:35 am (night) | Rog | 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 Friday, 7 May in Delhi
- Rahu Kaal10:37 am to 12:17 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:35 am and 7:00 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:36 am, moonset 9:41 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Tritiya
- NakshatraRohini
Questions people ask
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2038?
Akshaya Tritiya is on Friday, 7 May, 2038.
What is the Akshaya Tritiya 2038 gold buying muhurat in Delhi?
In Delhi, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 5:35 am to 12:17 pm. Shukla Tritiya runs from 6:56 pm, 6 May to 8:33 pm, 7 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.