Akshaya Navami
In Hinduism, Akshaya Navami is considered as important as Akshaya Tritiya. It is also called Amla Navami because Amla tree is worshipped on this day.
In West Bengal, this day is celebrated as Jagaddhatri Puja. Parikrama of Mathura-Vrindavan is also done on this special day.
Akshaya Navami is celebrated every year on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. On
this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu, the creator of the universe. As the name suggests, working on Akshaya Navami day brings infinite benefits to a person.
Akshay means immortality, which never gets destroyed. It is believed that Satya Yoga started on the day of Akshaya Navami.
Therefore, the day of Akshaya Navami is also known as Satya Yugadi. This date is considered very important for all types of charity work.
According to mythological belief, Lord Vishnu resides on the Amla tree from the Navami date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month to the full moon.
That is why the Amla tree is worshipped on Akshaya Tritiya.
Method of worship of Akshaya Navami
Amla tree is worshipped on the day of Amla Navami.
On this day, mix raw milk in water and offer it at the root of the Amla tree. Also offer flowers, garlands, vermilion, whole rice etc.
Wrap raw thread or mauli eight times around the trunk of the tree. Listen to the Vrat Katha after the puja.
On this day, it is considered very auspicious to eat satvik food sitting under a tree with the whole family.
This is a myth about Amla Navami
That the fruit of charity on this day is everlasting. That is, the fruit of charity or good deeds done on this day is never destroyed.
It is believed that Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi reside on the Amla tree from the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month to the day of Purnima.
In such a situation, if people worship the Amla tree and stay in its shade during this time, all their worries will go away.
Therefore, eating food sitting under the Amla tree on Amla Navami is considered a good omen. Goddess Lakshmi is also pleased by this.
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Freedom from sins
Although worshipping the Amla tree on Akshaya Navami is very fruitful, its use on Ekadashi of both sides is also very auspicious.
All the sins of those who take a bath by mixing Amla juice in water on Ekadashi are destroyed.
Food for the poor
On the day of Akshaya Navami, feeding the poor under the Amla tree is considered very auspicious.
Those who follow this measure never face shortage of food and money .
donation of gooseberry
Donating Amla on Akshaya Navami is considered very auspicious.
In this way, every wish of the person will be fulfilled and all the worries of life will go away.
Plantation
Planting an Amla plant around your house on the day of Akshaya Navami is also considered very auspicious.
This will prevent negative energy from entering your house and happiness and prosperity will remain in the house. It is believed that an Amla tree near the house protects your family from evil eyes.
Because this plant absorbs all the negative energy itself.
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi
Worshiping Amla not only brings blessings of Lord Vishnu but also pleases Goddess Lakshmi.
During Ekadashi, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with Lord Vishnu and Amla is offered to her.
It is said that by doing this, Lord Vishnu brings happiness and Goddess Lakshmi brings wealth to the house.
