Akshaya Navami
GujaratiAlso known as: Amla Navami
Akshaya Navami
About Akshaya Navami
Akshaya Navami is celebrated on the Navami tithi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month. The word 'Akshaya' means inexhaustible or eternal, making this day highly auspicious for starting new ventures.
Devotees observe a fast and perform special pujas for eternal prosperity and blessings. The day is considered one of the most auspicious for beginning new projects.
The festival is especially significant in Gujarat, where families gather to celebrate the day with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Akshaya Navami symbolizes the importance of eternal values and the pursuit of lasting prosperity in life.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and perform pujas for eternal prosperity.
- Observe a fast during the day.
- Perform special pujas.
- Start new ventures.
- Offer prayers for eternal prosperity.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the puja area.
- Place the Vishnu idol.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and gold/silver items.
- Light diyas and incense.
- Recite Vishnu mantras.
- Distribute prasad to family members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A highly auspicious day for starting new ventures, meaning inexhaustible or eternal.
Akshaya means inexhaustible, indicating the eternal prosperity and blessings obtained on this day.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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