Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Shubh Muhurat: City-wise, an auspicious time to buy gold
Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej is celebrated on May 10, 2024. This day is celebrated during Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Vaishakha month and is marked by important rituals and activities such as buying gold, which is believed to bring success and prosperity.
The term ‘Akshaya’ means never decrease, therefore buying on this occasion is believed to bring endless wealth. It is an important Hindu festival, which is believed to be the most auspicious occasion for the activities in different regions.
The auspicious timing for the Akshaya Tritiya puja in 2024 is from 5:33 am to 12:18 pm on May 10. The Tritiya Tithi starts on May 10 at 4:17 am and ends at 2:50 am the next day. The right day to buy gold starts on May 10 at 4:17 am and continues until the conclusion of the Tritiya Tithi on May 11.
City-wise, favorable timing to buy gold
New Delhi 5:33 am to 12:18 pm
Gurgaon 5:34 am to 12:18 pm
Noida 5:33 am to 12:17 pm
Mumbai 6:06 am to 12:35 pm
Pune 6:03 am to 12:31 pm
Bengaluru 5:56 am to 12:16 pm
Calcutta 4:59 am to 11:33 am
Ahmedabad 6:01 am to 12:36 pm
Chandigarh 5:31 AM to 12:20 PM
Hyderabad 5:46 am to 12:13 pm
Jaipur 5:42 am to 12:23 pm
Chennai 5:45 AM to 12:06 PM
Why is Akshaya Tritiya celebrated?
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees celebrate this day by waking up early in the morning, taking a purifying bath and getting ready in yellow attire, which symbolizes auspiciousness in Hindu tradition. Prayers are offered to the idol of Lord Vishnu, accompanied by recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama and the Vishnu Chalisa.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Meaning
Akshaya Tritiya symbolizes eternal prosperity and abundance, and it is believed that such auspicious activities are performed on this day and guarantee eternal success and fortune. The term ‘Akshaya’ means eternal, while ‘Tritiya’ denotes the third day of the bright fortnight. This day is believed to herald auspicious beginnings, whether it be doing business, performing religious activities or starting a new job.
On Akshaya Tritiya, the Sun, the lord of the Moon and the planets, is believed to be in its most radiant phase. Since this day shines brighter than any other day, it is considered auspicious for new partnerships and marriages.
First print: May 8, 2024 | 2:37 PM IST