Akshaya Navami 2025: Every year, the festival of Akshaya Navami is celebrated two days before Devuthani Ekadashi. It holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, the Amla tree is worshipped, along with Lord Vishnu. It is believed that any auspicious work done on Akshaya Navami bears eternal fruits, meaning that its fruits never end.
Auspicious Time for Akshaya Navami
The Navami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Kartik month begins at 10:06 am on October 30th and ends at 10:03 am on October 31st. Therefore, Akshaya Navami will be celebrated on Friday, October 31st, and we have provided the auspicious time below.
The auspicious time for Akshaya Navami is from 6:44 am to 10:03 am. During this time, worship Lord Vishnu and the Amla tree as per the rituals. Also, donate, and you will receive eternal rewards.
What is the significance of Akshaya Navami?
Akshaya means immortal. It is believed that if charity is done on this day, the rewards are never destroyed. Akshaya Navami is also known as Amla Navami because worshipping the Amla tree on this day holds special significance.
According to religious beliefs, Lord Vishnu resides on the Amla tree from the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Kartik month to the full moon. Consuming Amla on this day is considered highly auspicious, and preparing food under the Amla tree, offering it to Lord Vishnu, and eating it with the family brings blessings of health.
Why is Akshaya Navami celebrated?
According to beliefs, Akshaya Navami marked the beginning of the Satya Yuga. According to other beliefs, Lord Krishna also travelled from Vrindavan to Mathura on Akshaya Navami to fulfil his duties. As a result, on the day of Akshaya Navami, people go to circumambulate Mathura and Vrindavan.
