Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Evening puja timings, shopping muhurat & what to buy
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is being celebrated across India today with great enthusiasm. Also known as Akha Teej, the festival is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. From buying gold to starting new ventures, the day is believed to bring eternal prosperity and success.
What makes Akshaya Tritiya special is that it falls under an “Abujha Muhurat”, meaning any auspicious activity can be performed without checking a specific timing. Still, many people prefer to follow precise muhurat timings for pooja and shopping, especially in the evening.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 evening puja muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time for evening puja today is: 6:49 pm to 10:57 pm
During this period, worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is considered highly beneficial for wealth and prosperity.
For office or workplace puja, the suitable timing is:
5:50 pm to 8:06 pm
Best time for shopping on Akshaya Tritiya 2026
If you haven’t made your purchases yet, you still have two favourable time slots this evening:
First Muhurat: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Second Muhurat: 6:49 pm to 10:57 pm
Since the entire day is considered auspicious, buying gold, silver, or any valuable item at any time today is believed to bring lasting prosperity.
What to buy on Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya is widely associated with wealth and abundance. Items commonly purchased include:
- Gold and silver jewellery
- Coins and precious metals
- Property or real estate investments
- Vehicles
- Religious items like idols, kalash, or silver coins
The belief is that anything bought on this day “never diminishes” and brings continuous growth and prosperity.
Akshaya Tritiya holds deep mythological and spiritual importance:
- It marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu
- It is believed that Ved Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha on this day
- Goddess Annapurna, the deity of food and nourishment, is said to have appeared on this day
- Lord Kubera is believed to have received immense wealth and treasure
Because of these associations, worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi today is considered highly rewarding.