Overview

• Gold prices have risen 32% year-on-year, trading at Rs 96,300 per ten grams, as buyers prepare for the festival's traditional gold purchases.
• The puja muhurat for Akshaya Tritiya 2025 is from 5:41 AM to 12:18 PM on April 30, a highly auspicious time for rituals and investments.
• The Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai is hosting an 'Aam Mahotsav,' distributing over 1,000 dozen Alphonso mangoes as prasad to devotees.
• The Karuna Seva Trust has distributed hampers to 250 visually impaired children, emphasizing charity as a core aspect of the festival.
• Jewellers are offering discounts, lightweight designs, and advance booking options to accommodate increased demand for gold on this auspicious occasion.