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Akshaya Tritiya 2040: date and gold buying muhurat

Akshaya Tritiya is on Monday, 14 May, 2040. In Kochi, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 6:04 am to 12:21 pm. Shukla Tritiya runs from 12:02 pm, 13 May to 2:11 pm, 14 May.

Best time to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya in Kochi

  • 13 May, 12:02 pm to 12:21 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 13 May, 1:55 pm to 3:29 pmShubh Choghadiya
  • 13 May, 6:38 pm to 8:04 pmShubh Choghadiya
  • 13 May, 8:04 pm to 9:29 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 14 May, 6:04 am to 7:38 amAmrit Choghadiya
  • 14 May, 9:12 am to 10:47 amShubh Choghadiya

Shukla Tritiya runs from 12:02 pm, 13 May to 2:11 pm, 14 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 2040 muhurat by city

Shukla Tritiya runs from 12:02 pm, 13 May to 2:11 pm, 14 May (Indian Standard Time).

CityDatePuja windowSunset
Kochi14 May6:04 am to 12:21 pm6:38 pm
Hyderabad14 May5:44 am to 12:12 pm6:40 pm
Delhi14 May5:30 am to 12:17 pm7:04 pm
Mumbai14 May6:04 am to 12:34 pm7:05 pm
Chennai14 May5:43 am to 12:05 pm6:27 pm
Bengaluru14 May5:54 am to 12:16 pm6:37 pm
Kolkata14 May4:56 am to 11:33 am6:09 pm
Vijayawada14 May5:37 am to 12:03 pm6:30 pm
Visakhapatnam14 May5:24 am to 11:53 am6:22 pm
Pune14 May6:01 am to 12:31 pm7:00 pm
Ahmedabad14 May5:59 am to 12:36 pm7:13 pm
Jaipur14 May5:39 am to 12:23 pm7:07 pm
Lucknow14 May5:19 am to 12:02 pm6:46 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 2040 Choghadiya in Kochi

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
6:04 am to 7:38 amAmritGood
7:38 am to 9:12 amKaalAvoid
9:12 am to 10:47 amShubhGood
10:47 am to 12:21 pmRogAvoid
12:21 pm to 1:55 pmUdvegAvoid
1:55 pm to 3:29 pmCharWeak
3:29 pm to 5:04 pmLabhGood
5:04 pm to 6:38 pmAmritGood
6:38 pm to 8:04 pm (night)CharWeak
8:04 pm to 9:29 pm (night)RogAvoid
9:29 pm to 10:55 pm (night)KaalAvoid
10:55 pm to 12:21 am (night)LabhGood
12:21 am to 1:46 am (night)UdvegAvoid
1:46 am to 3:12 am (night)ShubhGood
3:12 am to 4:38 am (night)AmritGood
4:38 am to 6:03 am (night)CharWeak

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 Monday, 14 May in Kochi

  • Rahu Kalam7:38 am to 9:12 am
  • Sunrise and sunset6:04 am and 6:38 pm
  • Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 8:24 am, moonset 9:28 pm
  • Tithi at sunriseShukla Tritiya
  • NakshatraMrigashira

Full Panchang for this day

Questions people ask

When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2040?

Akshaya Tritiya is on Monday, 14 May, 2040.

What is the Akshaya Tritiya 2040 gold buying muhurat in Kochi?

In Kochi, the forenoon (purvahna) window is 6:04 am to 12:21 pm. Shukla Tritiya runs from 12:02 pm, 13 May to 2:11 pm, 14 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.