Amla Navami 2024: The Navami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, after Diwali, is considered very special for the worship of Lord Vishnu, as it leads to the attainment of wealth and prosperity. It is known as Amla Navami and Akshay Navami.
On this day, women sit under the Amla tree to pray for the blessings of children, health, peace in the home, financial gain, and protection for their children. The Amla tree is regarded as a sacred tree, believed to be the abode of Lord Vishnu.
In 2024, note the date and auspicious timing for the worship of Akshay Navami or Amla Navami.
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Amla Navami 2024 Date
Akshay Navami (Amla Navami) will be celebrated on November 10, 2024. This festival is observed two days before Dev Uthani Ekadashi. It is believed that the Satya Yuga began on the day of Akshay Navami.
Amla Navami 2024 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the Navami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in Kartik month will begin on November 9, 2024, at 10:45 PM and will end the following day, November 10, 2024, at 9:01 PM.
Akshay Navami Timing:
- Morning: 6:40 AM - 12:05 PM
- Duration: 5 hours and 25 minutes
Amla Navami 2024 Significance
As the name 'Akshay' suggests, any charitable or devotional acts performed on this day yield everlasting rewards; the merit gained not only benefits the individual in this life but also in future lives. On Amla Navami, Lord Vishnu defeated the demon named Kushmandak. It is also believed that Lord Krishna circumambulated three forests before killing Kansa on Amla Navami.
Auspicious Activities To Perform On Amla Navami
- While the entire month of Kartik holds significance for bathing in sacred rivers, taking a dip on Navami is said to confer eternal merit.
- On this day, cooking and consuming food under the Amla tree is particularly meaningful, as it promotes excellent health and radiates positive energy.
- During the auspicious occasion of Akshay Navami, circumambulating Mathura-Vrindavan is also performed, which is believed to grant the individual a place in Vaikunth Dham.
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