Amla Navami 2025: Akshaya Navami, also known as Amla Navami, is celebrated on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Kartika. Akshaya Navami is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and on this day, both Lord Vishnu and Amla are worshipped.
In Hinduism, Akshaya Navami is considered very auspicious, and Lord Vishnu is worshipped with rituals. According to beliefs, Lord Vishnu resides in the Amla tree. It is said that worshipping the Amla tree on this day brings blessings of happiness, prosperity, and health.
Many people worship Lord Vishnu after bathing in the morning and then sit under the Amla tree and cook food. This food is first offered to Lord Vishnu and then served to the family and Brahmins. It is believed that doing so bestows eternal virtue that never diminishes.
When is Akshaya Navami?
Speaking of Akshaya Navami this year, it will begin on October 30th at 10:06 am and conclude on October 31st at 10:03 am.
Importance of Amla Navami
Mythological legends suggest that when Lord Vishnu took the form of Vamana and asked King Bali for three steps of land, he measured the entire earth in three steps. He also sent King Bali to the underworld. King Bali’s wife prayed to Lord Vishnu to free her husband.
After this, Lord Vishnu granted King Bali’s wife a boon that worshipping the Amla tree would grant King Bali salvation. Since then, the tradition of worshipping the Amla tree began. It is said that Lord Shiva, along with Lord Vishnu, resides in the Amla tree.
Amla Navami Worship Method
- Now, regarding the Amla Navami worship method, clean the area beneath the Amla tree after bathing in the morning.
- Afterwards, worship the tree with turmeric, rice, kumkum, or vermillion.
- Meditate on the names of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- In the evening, a ghee lamp is lit beneath the Amla tree.
- Circumambulate the Amla tree seven times and distribute Prasad among family and friends.
- Eating while sitting under the Amla tree is also considered to be of special significance.
Benefits of Worshipping Amla
If any worship or donation is performed on Amla Navami, its fruits become Akshaya, meaning that the rewards will never end. It is believed that any charitable donation made on this day or during this time will destroy all sins. Happiness and prosperity come in life.