Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Akshaya Navami, on Kartika Shukla Navami, is the day of the worship of the amla (gooseberry) tree and the beginning of the Satya Yuga.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Lord Vishnu is said to live in the amla tree on this day. Charity and worship on it are held to give lasting merit, like Akshaya Tritiya, and the day is also kept as the first day of the Satya Yuga.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
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Worship of the amla tree with water, turmeric and a thread.
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A meal under the amla tree.
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Charity of food, clothes and gold.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Vishnu • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Vishnu · Mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥
Om Namo Narayanaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Vishnu.
108 JapaSacred Mantra