Monthly Pushya Nakshatra for gold buying पुष्य नक्षत्र — The monthly auspicious gold-buying day
Muhurat (auspicious window): Full Pushya Nakshatra window, typically 24 to 30 hours per occurrence
Why buy gold on Pushya Nakshatra
Pushya is the 8th nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astrology. Ancient texts say any purchase or investment made under Pushya Nakshatra grows and never depletes. It recurs roughly every 27 days, giving 12 to 14 auspicious days per year — far more than Dhanteras / Akshaya Tritiya alone.
Upcoming Pushya Nakshatra 2026
Next 8 auspicious dates. Guru Pushya (Thursday) is the most powerful.
Pushya Nakshatra buying checklist
- Pushya falls on different weekdays each month — check this year's calendar
- Guru Pushya (Pushya on Thursday) is considered the most powerful of all
- Ravi Pushya (Pushya on Sunday) is the second-most powerful
- Window opens at moon-rise into Pushya and closes at moon-exit (varies by city)
- Suitable for: gold, silver, vehicles, property bookings, new business ventures
- Avoid for: marriage ceremonies (use separate muhurat)
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Pushya Nakshatra FAQ
What is Pushya Nakshatra?
Pushya is the 8th of 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astrology. It recurs every 27 to 28 days as the moon transits the same celestial position. The Sanskrit "Pushya" means "nourishing, prosperous." It's presided over by Brihaspati (Jupiter).
How is Guru Pushya different from regular Pushya?
Guru Pushya is Pushya Nakshatra falling on a Thursday (Brihaspativar). The combination doubles the auspicious effect, making it the single most powerful day for gold buying in the Hindu calendar — sometimes more auspicious than even Dhanteras.
How many Pushya days are there in a year?
Typically 12 to 14, one per lunar month. Of these, 1 to 2 are usually Guru Pushya (Thursday) and 1 to 2 are Ravi Pushya (Sunday). Check this year's calendar above.
Is Pushya Nakshatra better than Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya is one specific day per year; Pushya recurs every month. For frequent or incremental investments (monthly Gold MF SIP), Pushya is more practical. For a single annual significant purchase, Akshaya Tritiya is traditionally preferred.
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