Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi is dedicated to Vishnu in his eternal (Ananta) form, on the fourteenth day of bright Bhadrapada. It is also the day Ganesh Chaturthi closes with the grand immersion of Ganesha.
2026
Friday, 25 September 2026
2027
Tuesday, 14 September 2027
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Significance
Devotees worship Ananta, the limitless, and tie a sacred fourteen-knotted thread for protection through the year. For the Ganesh festival, it is the emotional farewell of visarjan.
How Anant Chaturdashi is observed
A fast and worship of Vishnu’s Ananta form, the tying of the anant sutra thread, and, across Maharashtra, vast processions carrying Ganesha to the sea and rivers for immersion.
FAQ
What is the anant sutra?
A sacred thread of fourteen knots, worshipped and worn on Anant Chaturdashi for protection and blessings through the year.
How does it relate to Ganesh Chaturthi?
It is the tenth and final day, when the ten-day Ganesha idols are taken for immersion (visarjan).
Who is worshipped on this day?
Vishnu in his eternal, infinite form, Ananta.
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