Akshaya Navami marks the start of Satya Yuga and is called Satya Yugadi.
Daan and punya on this day are said to yield eternal rewards.
The Amla tree is worshipped for health and spiritual merit.
Mathura-Vrindavan parikrama on this day is considered highly auspicious.
In Bengal, Jagaddhatri Puja coincides with Akshaya Navami.
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Akshaya Navami is a highly auspicious Hindu festival observed on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month. It falls two days before Dev Uthani Ekadashi and is believed to mark the beginning of the Satya Yuga, the first of the four Yugas. Due to this mythological significance, the day is also known as Satya Yugadi. The word "Akshaya" means indestructible or eternal, symbolizing the belief that any virtuous deeds, daan (charity), or devotional acts performed on this day yield never-diminishing spiritual merit that benefits the soul across lifetimes.
The festival is also observed as Amla Navami, where devotees worship the Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree, considered sacred and associated with health, purity, and longevity. Women offer prayers at the base of the tree, light diyas, and perform parikrama (circumambulation). In Mathura and Vrindavan, thousands of devotees undertake parikrama of the holy towns, earning immense punya. In West Bengal, the day coincides with Jagaddhatri Puja, celebrating the divine feminine power of Goddess Jagaddhatri. Akshaya Navami holds equal significance to Akshaya Tritiya, making it an important day for spiritual elevation and benevolent actions.
