The festival of Akshaya Navami is celebrated every year in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, along with Lord Vishnu, people also worship the Amla plant. Through this festival all the devotees worship nature along with God. This festival teaches us that we should respect nature. According to religious belief, worshiping Amla plant and Lord Vishnu on this day frees a person from diseases.
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Akshaya Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. This year Navami Tithi is falling for two days, due to which many people are confused about the exact date of the festival. Let us know what is the exact date of the festival.
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When to celebrate Akshay Navami?
According to Sanatan Panchang, this time the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will be on 18th and 19th November. This date will start at 6:04 am on November 18 and will end at 7:05 am on November 19. According to Uday Tithi, people should celebrate the festival of Akshaya Navami on 18th November.
According to the Panchang, the auspicious time to perform the puja will start from 6:46 am on November 18, which will continue till 12:06 pm. During this time, devotees should worship the Amla plant.
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Why is Amla worshipped?
Religious experts believe that Amla tree is the favorite plant of Lord Vishnu. For this reason people light lamps near the plant. Also, by circling, they pray for the happiness and peace of the family. Apart from this, according to religious belief, Lord Vishnu should be worshiped under the Amla tree. Also, on this day, food, clothes and some money should be donated to needy people.
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.