- Worship of Goddess Lakshmi-Vishnu on Akshaya Tritiya brings happiness and prosperity.
- The first time of puja is from 10:49 am to 12:20 pm.
- Abuj Muhurta is valid throughout the day for buying gold and silver.
- The auspicious time for shopping on Akshaya Tritiya varies across the country.
Akshaya tritiya 2026 gold buying muhurat: Today, 19 April 2026, Sunday, the festival of Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated across the country. This is considered the most auspicious date of the year. It is believed that auspicious works done on this day provide auspicious results till eternity. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu on Akshaya Tritiya ensures happiness and prosperity.
Generally buying gold and silver on this day is also considered very auspicious. It is said that purchasing precious metals on Akshaya Tritiya increases the wealth manifold. Let us know, what will be the auspicious time for worship and buying gold in your city this time on Akshaya Tritiya?
What is the auspicious time for worship on Akshaya Tritiya?
According to the Hindu calendar, this year there will be two different Muhurats for worship on Akshaya Tritiya in the morning and evening. The first Muhurta of puja will be from 10.49 am to 12.20 pm.
Then the second most auspicious time for worship is going to be from 06.49 minutes to 10.57 minutes in the evening. If you want to perform puja in office, shop etc., then the auspicious time will be from 5.50 pm to 8.06 pm.
Auspicious time for purchasing gold and silver on Akshaya Tritiya
On Akshaya Tritiya, the time from 10.49 am today till the end of the date i.e. around 5.51 am to 7.27 am on April 20 is going to be very auspicious. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, there is Abujh Muhurat, in such a situation you can buy gold and silver throughout the day.
If we talk about the best timing,
- From 10.49 am to 12.20 pm
- From 1.58 pm to 3.35 pm (auspicious Choghadiya Muhurta)
- You can also shop from 5 pm to 9 pm.
State wise timing of buying gold and silver on Akshaya Tritiya 2026
| State/Territory | normal shopping time | what is followed |
| Delhi | 10:49 AM – 3:30 PM | Abhijeet Muhurat and auspicious time of the day |
| Uttar Pradesh | 10:49 AM – 3:30 PM | Abhijeet Muhurat and auspicious time of the day |
| Bihar | 10:49 AM – 3:30 PM | Abhijeet Muhurat and auspicious time of the day |
| Rajasthan | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Choghadiya and auspicious time |
| Madhya Pradesh | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Choghadiya and auspicious time |
| Maharashtra | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Choghadiya and auspicious time |
| Gujarat | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Choghadiya (benefit, nectar) |
| Punjab | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Choghadiya (benefit, nectar) |
| Haryana | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | good time of day |
| west bengal | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | shopping after puja |
| Odisha | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | shopping after puja |
| Tamil Nadu | 10:49 AM – 1:00 PM | Rise date and auspicious time of morning |
| Karnataka | 10:49 AM – 1:00 PM | Rise date and auspicious time of morning |
| Kerala | 10:49 AM – 2:00 PM | Shopping after temple darshan |
| Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Auspicious ascendant and time of day |
Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurta on Akshaya Tritiya
- Morning Muhurta (Chara-Labh-Amrit) – From 10.49 am to 12.20 pm
- Afternoon Muhurta (Auspicious) – Time from 01:00 PM to 03:35 PM
- Evening Muhurta (Shubh-Amrit-Char) from 06:49 PM to 10:57 PM
- Night time (benefit) time from 01:43 AM to 03:05 AM
Will sandalwood ritual on Akshaya Tritiya bring happiness and prosperity? Know the right method and importance from Indresh Upadhyay
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not constitute any endorsement or verification of information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.