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Anla Navami (Amla Navami at the Jagannath temple)

Lord Jagannath, Amla tree (Vishnu-vriksha)

Jagannath / Odia

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Anla Navami — Kartika Shukla Navami. Worship of the amla tree as the residence of Vishnu and Lakshmi. Major bhog day at Puri with special amla preparations.

Dates 2026–2027

October 19, 2026November 7, 2027

Mantra

ॐ श्री जगन्नाथाय नमः। आमलकी-वृक्षाय नमः।

Om Sri Jagannathaya namah; amalaki-vrikshaya namah

Salutations to Sri Jagannath and to the sacred amla tree, residence of Vishnu and Lakshmi.

How to recite

On Kartika Shukla Navami, worship an amla tree (planting one is also auspicious). Cook a meal under the amla tree (in the temple courtyard or at home) and share with family and Brahmanas. At Puri the deities receive special amla bhog. Drink amla juice through the day.

Benefits

Amla is considered Vishnu-vriksha; worship on Anla Navami brings health, longevity and grace of Sri Hari.

✦ Special Note

Per Drik Panchang. Kartika Shukla Navami — 2026: October 19. 2027: November 7.

Foods Allowed

Amla pickle, amla murabba, amla chutneyMahaprasadFruits and chhena sweets

Foods to Avoid

Meat, fish, eggs, alcoholOnion, garlic

Meal Idea

Amla murabba, amla pickle, amla chutney, mahaprasad rice — shared with the family under or near an amla tree.

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