Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time: Check muhurat timings to buy gold in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, other cities

In India, people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya, depending on specific muhurat timings – which vary from one city to another. From Kolkata, Delhi to Mumbai, other cities – we bring you a list of the city-wise timings for Akshaya Tritiya

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Updated17 Apr 2026, 07:32 PM IST

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. It is celebrated across the country with great fervour. The festival is also observed as an auspicious occasion, with gold purchases surging as many households believe that buying gold during this time brings wealth and prosperity.

When is Akshaya Tritiya?

This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Sunday, 19 April – with the Tritiya timings ending on Monday, 20 April, morning.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Date and time

As per Drik Panchang, here are the timings and date for Akshaya Tritiya:

Tritiya Tithi begins - April 19, 2026 - 10:49 am

Tritiya Tithi ends - April 20, 2026 - 07:27 am

Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat - April 19, 2026 - 10:49 am to 12:20 pm

In India, people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya, depending on specific muhurat timings – which vary from one city to another. For instance, in Mumbai, the timing is from 10:49 am to 12:38 pm, while in Kolkata the timing is from 10:49 am to 11:46 am.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: City wise timings

Here's a list of the city-wise timings for Akshaya Tritiya:

CityTimings
Pune10:49 AM to 12:34 PM
New Delhi10:49 AM to 12:20 PM
Chennai10:49 AM to 12:08 PM
Jaipur10:49 AM to 12:26 PM
Hyderabad10:49 AM to 12:15 PM
Gurgaon10:49 AM to 12:21 PM
Chandigarh10:49 AM to 12:22 PM
Kolkata10:49 AM to 11:36 AM
Mumbai10:49 AM to 12:38 PM
Bengaluru10:49 AM to 12:19 PM
Ahmedabad10:49 AM to 12:39 PM

Why do people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?

The term ‘Akshaya’ implies eternal, which remains forever, while ‘Tritiya’ means the third day of Shukla Paksha. As per popular belief, performing auspicious activities on this day is associated with lifelong prosperity.

In India, people often buy gold as an investment, symbolising perpetual prosperity and abundance.

It is considered highly auspicious in Hindu culture to buy gold and jewellery on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Gold is a symbol of eternal wealth, purity, and auspiciousness. Thus, as per popular belief, buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya will bring prosperity to the household.

People believe that the cosmic energies of the universe align in a way that attracts positive results. Thus, any new investments or purchases made on this day are likely to yield positive results.

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