Akshaya Navami 2025: Why is the Amla tree worshipped on Akshaya Navami? Read its religious significance here.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Akshaya Navami (2025) is celebrated on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. This year, Akshaya Navami will be celebrated on October 31st. This date is considered special because the fruits of charity, chanting, penance, and worship (Amla tree worship) performed on this day never diminish. Therefore, it is called 'Akshaya,' meaning that which never ends. It is also called "Amla Navami," because on this day Lord Vishnu (Lord Vishnu and Amla tree) resides in the Amla tree.

Devotees worship Vishnu and Lakshmi by performing Amla Puja (Kartik Shukla Navami rituals), which brings prosperity, good fortune and stability of religion in life.

Festival symbolizing truth and religion

Akshaya Navami holds a very special place in mythology. It is said that Lord Vishnu resided in the Amla tree on this day, therefore worshipping Amla is considered extremely auspicious. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi under the Amla tree, which bestows eternal virtue, happiness, prosperity, and family well-being. According to another belief, the Satya Yuga began on this day, hence this date is considered a symbol of truth, righteousness, and the beginning of a new era. Fasting, bathing, and donating on this day brings lasting peace and good fortune in life.

Bathing, donating and fasting bring everlasting results

Bathing, donating, fasting, and worshipping on Akshaya Navami are considered extremely auspicious. Good deeds performed on this day erase a person's sins and bring happiness, prosperity, and peace to life. Bathing in the Ganges, serving cows, and donating food and clothing to the needy hold special significance. This date is considered especially beneficial for women. They observe a fast with the hope of long life, happiness, peace, and prosperity for their families. The fruits of any religious act performed on this day are eternal, meaning they never end.

Why is Amla tree worshipped?

The Amla tree is considered a symbol of Lord Vishnu himself . Worshiping the Amla tree on this day, eating under it, and remembering Lord Vishnu is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that doing so bestows one with the blessings of Vishnu and bestows the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi in the home. Thus, Akshaya Navami is not merely a fast or a festival, but a celebration of righteousness, charity, and devotion to God, which bestows lasting happiness and spiritual balance in life.

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