Amla Navami 2025: Amla Navami, also known as Akshaya Navami, is celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month. This auspicious day marks the beginning of the Dwapar Yuga, and is therefore also called the Yugadi Tithi (the first day of an era). On this day, devotees worship the Amla (Indian Gooseberry) tree, praying for the health and prosperity of their families.
On this auspicious day, devotees worship the Amla (Indian Gooseberry) tree and pray for the health, longevity, and prosperity of their family. In 2025, Amla Navami will be celebrated on Friday, 31 October with devotion and joy across India.
Amla Navami: A Festival of Environmental Harmony
Amla Navami is not just a religious festival — it also reflects India’s traditional respect for nature and environmental balance.
In Indian culture, trees and plants are considered divine, and the worship of the Amla tree symbolizes gratitude toward nature.
The Amla tree purifies the air, boosts immunity, and maintains environmental equilibrium. Thus, Amla Navami reminds us to be thankful, compassionate, and protective toward nature — a festival that unites spirituality with sustainability.
The Divine Origin of Amla Puja – Goddess Lakshmi’s Tradition
According to sacred legends, Goddess Lakshmi once desired to worship both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva simultaneously during her visit to Earth. She realized that while Tulsi is dear to Vishnu and Bel leaves are sacred to Shiva, the Amla tree embodies the qualities of both.
Therefore, Goddess Lakshmi performed Amla tree worship as a symbol of both deities. Pleased by her devotion, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva appeared before her. She then prepared food under the tree and offered it to them.
This divine event occurred on Kartik Shukla Navami, marking the beginning of the sacred Amla Puja tradition that continues to this day.
Amla Navami Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
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Wake up early before sunrise and take a holy bath.
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Offer milk, flowers, turmeric, sandalwood, and rice to the Amla tree’s roots.
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Perform seven circumambulations (parikramas) around the tree.
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Light a ghee lamp and listen to or recite the Amla Navami Katha.
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If you cannot cook or eat under the tree, simply consume an Amla fruit — it is considered highly auspicious.
Spiritual Significance of Akshaya Navami
According to the scriptures, any good deed or worship performed on Akshaya Navami never diminishes.
Acts like charity, fasting, meditation, and prayers on this day destroy sins and bring everlasting virtue (Akshaya Punya).
It is believed that eating under the Amla tree on this day removes diseases and negativity, bringing peace, vitality, and prosperity. Hence, this day is known as the Navami of Eternal Rewards.
The Glory of Amla in Hindu Scriptures
The Padma Purana glorifies the Amla fruit as beloved to Lord Vishnu and a source of auspicious energy.
Its consumption is said to:
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Destroy sins
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Increase lifespan
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Eliminate poverty
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Bring spiritual wealth and purity
Bathing in water infused with Amla is said to attract divine blessings and prosperity.
Wherever the Amla tree or fruit is present, it is believed that Lord Vishnu resides there, along with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Brahma.
Therefore, having an Amla tree or fruit in one’s home is considered highly auspicious and sacred.