- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:08 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amla Navami 2024: Akshaya Navami, also known as Amla Navami, falls on the ninth day of the Kartik month's Shukla Paksha. This significant Hindu festival occurs two days before Dev Uthani Ekadashi. According to ancient texts, Amla Navami marks the beginning of the Satya Yuga, earning it the name Satya Yugadi. This day holds great importance for charitable acts. Donating to those in need on Akshaya Navami is considered highly auspicious. Any charitable deeds done on this day are believed to yield benefits not only in this life but also in future births, making it a valuable opportunity for spiritual growth and positive karma. This year, Amla Navami will be observed on 10th November 2024.
Amla Navami 2024: Date And Time
Amla Navami 2024: 10th November 2024
Navami Tithi Begins: 10:45 PM, 9th November 2024
Navami Tithi Ends: 09:01 PM, 10th November 2024
Amla Navami 2024: Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat for puja on Akshaya Navami will be from 06:40 AM to 12:05 PM.
Amla Navami 2024: Significance
Amla Navami, also known as Akshaya Navami, holds great importance in Hinduism as it is dedicated to the worship of the Amla tree, considered sacred. The Amla tree is associated with Lord Vishnu, and its worship is believed to bring prosperity, good health, and longevity. On this day, devotees worship the Amla tree by performing rituals like circumambulation, offering prayers, and applying vermilion. The tree's leaves are also used to worship Lord Vishnu.
Amla Navami is also known as Akshaya Navami. This sacred day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and the Amla Tree. (Image Source: Jagran English)
The significance of Amla Navami is also rooted in its connection to the Satya Yuga. Hindus believe that this era of truth and righteousness began on Amla Navami. By worshipping the Amla tree and performing charitable acts on this day, devotees seek to accumulate spiritual merits and bring positivity into their lives. Amla Navami is also considered an auspicious day for donating to the poor, Brahmins, and performing other charitable deeds, which are believed to yield lasting benefits. This day is thus a celebration of spiritual growth and renewal.
Amla Navami 2024: Rituals
On Amla Navami, devotees begin their day by worshipping the Amla tree, also known as the Indian gooseberry tree. They offer prayers, flowers, and vermilion to the tree, seeking its divine blessings. Devotees also perform circumambulation around the tree, considering it a sacred act that brings good fortune.
In addition to tree worship, devotees also offer special prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on Amla Navami. They bathe in holy rivers or take a sacred dip in nearby water bodies, symbolizing purification and renewal. Some devotees also observe fasting or follow a simple diet, focusing on spiritual growth and self-reflection.
Charitable acts are an integral part of Amla Navami rituals. Devotees donate food, clothing, and other essentials to the poor, Brahmins, and needy individuals. Some also participate in community service, such as feeding the hungry or providing medical aid. These acts of kindness are believed to accumulate spiritual merits and bring lasting benefits. By performing these rituals, devotees seek to connect with the divine, cultivate positive karma, and welcome prosperity and happiness into their lives.
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