- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Akshaya Navami 2024: The sacred Hindu festival - Akshaya Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Kartik month's waxing moon phase. This auspicious day marks the beginning of Satya Yuga, the golden age of truth and righteousness. It's considered as significant as Akshaya Tritiya, which signalled the start of Treta Yuga. The name "Akshaya" means "never diminishing," highlighting the eternal benefits of good deeds, charity, and prayers performed on this day. These actions yield lasting rewards across multiple lifetimes. Devotees observe Akshaya Navami with spiritual practices, charity, and worship, seeking to accumulate positive karma and connect with the divine. This year, Akshaya Navami will be observed on 10th November 2024.
Check out significant details regarding shubh muhurat, significance and rituals associated with this sacred day below:
Akshaya Navami 2024: Date And Time
- Akshaya Navami 2024 Date: 10th November 2024
- Navami Tithi Begins: 10:45 PM, 9th November 2024
- Navami Tithi Ends: 09:01 PM, 10th November 2024
Akshaya Navami 2024: Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat for Puja on Akshaya Navami is from 06:40 AM to 12:05 PM on 10th November 2024.
Akshaya Navami 2024: Significance
Akshaya Navami holds profound spiritual significance, marking the beginning of Satya Yuga, the golden era of truth and righteousness. This day is also known as Satya Yugadi. Its importance is comparable to Akshaya Tritiya, which signalled the start of Treta Yuga. On Akshaya Navami, devotees fast, offer prayers, and perform charitable acts, believing these actions bring lasting benefits.
Good deeds done on this day are thought to yield eternal rewards, enhancing prosperity and well-being in this life and securing blessings for future births. The term "Akshaya" means "never diminishing," emphasising the enduring value of spiritual practices and selfless acts performed on this auspicious day. By observing Akshaya Navami, devotees strive to accumulate positive karma, promote their spiritual growth, and cultivate a virtuous life.
Akshaya Navami is also known as Amla Navami. (Image Source: Canva)
Akshaya Navami 2024: Rituals
Sacred Bath at Sunrise
Observing Akshaya Navami begins with a sacred bath at sunrise. Devotees wake up during Brahma Muhurta (3:30-5:30 AM), complete their morning routines, and take a holy dip in the Ganges or sacred rivers. This ritual cleanses the body and soul, paving the way for spiritual growth. It sets a sacred tone for the day, symbolizing inner purification. By doing so, devotees align themselves with divine blessings, ensuring prosperity and spiritual merit.
Creating Kotha with Food Grains
A unique ritual on Akshaya Navami involves creating 30 small squares, known as Kothas, at the worship area. These squares are drawn with turmeric powder, symbolizing auspiciousness, and filled with grains, pulses, and food items. This represents the wish for an abundant harvest and continuous food supply. Farmers particularly benefit from this ritual, praying for fertility and prosperity in their fields. This custom promotes gratitude and abundance.
Performing Pujas and Chanting Vedic Mantras
Elaborate pujas and Vedic mantra chanting are essential on Akshaya Navami. Devotees perform these rituals to invoke divine blessings for prosperity and abundance. Farmers seek the gods' favour for a rich harvest. Chanting mantras enhances the spiritual atmosphere, connecting participants with the divine. This collective devotion fosters a sense of community and spiritual growth.
Fasting and Kirtan
Many women observe a strict fast on Akshaya Navami, abstaining from food and water. Fasting promotes spiritual discipline, purifying the body and mind. Devotees also participate in devotional singing through bhajans and kirtans, creating a joyful atmosphere. This collective devotion fosters spiritual growth, unity, and divine connection.
Worship of the Amla Tree
The Amla tree plays a central role in Akshaya Navami rituals. Devotees worship the tree with milk, flowers, and fruits, and perform Parikrama (circumambulation) to ward off negativity. Consuming Amla on this day promotes good health and well-being. This ritual connects devotees with nature's sacredness and divine blessings.
Charity and Donations
Charity is a cornerstone of Akshaya Navami rituals. Donations made on this day yield eternal benefits, positively impacting the giver's life and future births. Devotees donate food, clothes, money, or essentials to the needy. Secret donations are considered particularly meritorious. By giving selflessly, devotees align with compassion and earn divine blessings that never diminish.
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