Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Akshaya Navami
Akshaya Navami 2026 is observed on Thursday, 19 November 2026 — it follows navami of shukla paksha, kartika — amla navami.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 19 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Akshaya Navami — Amla Navami — is observed under amla (Indian gooseberry) trees, considered sacred to Vishnu and Lakshmi. Devotees worship the tree, eat meals under its shade, and break it open as a symbol of removing inner impurities.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 10 November 2024 (past)
- 2025 31 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 19 November 2026
- 2027 7 November 2027
- 2028 26 October 2028
- 2029 14 November 2029
- 2030 3 November 2030
- 2031 22 November 2031
- 2032 11 November 2032
- 2033 1 November 2033
- 2034 20 November 2034
- 2035 9 November 2035
- 2036 28 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Akshaya Navami 2026?
Akshaya Navami 2026 is observed on Thursday, 19 November 2026. The festival follows navami of shukla paksha, kartika — amla navami.
What is Akshaya Navami?
Akshaya Navami — Amla Navami — is observed under amla (Indian gooseberry) trees, considered sacred to Vishnu and Lakshmi. Devotees worship the tree, eat meals under its shade, and break it open as a symbol of removing inner impurities.
Who observes Akshaya Navami?
Akshaya Navami is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Akshaya Navami change every year?
Akshaya Navami is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on navami of shukla paksha, kartika — amla navami. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.