Akshaya Tritiya: When is the Shubh Muhurat, Auspicious Time to Buy Gold and Date?

Akshaya Tritiya holds great significance for Hindus across the world. Any kind of investment made on this day is believed to bring success, prosperity and good luck. People generally buy gold or silver ornaments, offer prayers, donate food and clothes to the needy, start a new business and conduct Bhoomi pooja for construction purposes.

Every year, the Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of the Hindu month of Vaisakha, which occurs either in April or May. It is also called Akha Teej or Akshaya Tadige or Akti.

When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2023?

In 2023, Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 22 and April 23, 2023. As per the Hindu Calendar (Pachanga), the auspicious occasion begins on April 22, 2023, at 7:49 am and ends at 7:47 am on April 23, 2023.

Shubh Muhurat of Akshaya Tritiya

The Shubh Muhurat or Akshaya Tritiya begins on April 22 at 7:49 am and ends at 12:20 pm. On April 22, the Chogadiya Muhurat will start at 7:49 am and will end at 9:04 am. On April 23, the Shubh Muhurat will begin at 7:26 am and end at 7:47 am. People can perform any kind of pooja, charity, purchase of gold, start a new business, inaugurate shops, houses, and buildings, begin a new form of investment and so on during this time.

Auspicious Time to Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya

The auspicious time to buy gold on April 22 begins at 7:49 am and will end on April 23 at 5:48 am. Gold, the precious metal can be purchased between 7:49 am on April 22 and 5:48 am on April 23.

Historical Significance of Akshaya Tritiya

During the period of Pandava's exile, the five Pandavas were famished due to the lack of food and their wife, Draupadi was pained to see this as she could not extend the customary hospitality to their visiting guests. Hence Yudhishtira, the eldest of Pandava Princes prayed to Lord Surya, who gave him the Akshaya Patra bowl and was blessed that it would remain full till Draupadi served all their guests.

During Saint Durvasa's visit, Lord Krishna made this bowl invincible to Draupadi and hence the magical bowl - Akshaya Patra will always remain full of the food of their choice. If required, the bowl will satisfy the whole universe.

Hindus believe that Lord Parashurama, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu took birth on Akshaya Tritiya and hence the day is also observed, as Parasurama Jayanti.

As per Hindu Mythology, Sage Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic of Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya. Another story states that the sacred river Ganga descended to earth on this day.