Amla Tree: Trees are considered sacred in Hindu religion. There are some special trees in which divine powers are believed to reside. This is the reason why during fasts and festivals, along with worshiping the gods, trees are also worshipped.
In the Puranas, there is a tradition of worshiping the Amla tree on Akshaya Navami of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. By cooking and eating food under this tree, Goddess Lakshmi is pleased and domestic troubles go away. Let us know the importance of worshiping Amla tree on Amla Navami and what to do on this day.
When is Akshaya Navami?
Amla Navami is on 10 November 2024. According to Vishnu Purana, whoever worships the Amla tree with incense, lamp and offerings on this day, the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi always remain upon him.
Why is Amla tree revered?
Lord Vishnu resides in the Amla tree. First of all, Mother Lakshmi ji worshiped her lord Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva under the Amla tree on Akshaya Navami. Since then this fast became popular. It is said in the Puranas that the virtuous work done on this day never ends.
Benefits of eating food under the Amla tree
On Amla Navami, prepare various types of food under the Amla tree and offer them to Lord Vishnu and then consume the food. It is believed that this provides positive energy to our body. The diseases of our body are cured.
According to religious belief, if a person prepares food under the shade of Amla tree and serves it to a Brahmin and also eats the food himself, then he gets freedom from suffering. Mental stress goes away. Along with this, one attains unbroken good fortune, health and happiness.
By consuming Amla fruit, a man becomes like Narayana, that is, he has complete divine qualities. Those who consume it not only get the blessings of God but it is also the most healthy and life enhancing fruit.
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