Anant Chaturdashi, one of the most significant and auspicious festivals dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, will be observed on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This sacred day, also known as Anant Chaudas, is a time for deep devotion, where followers seek eternal blessings by honoring Lord Vishnu in his infinite ‘Anant’ form. The festival holds a unique dual importance, as it also marks the grand culmination of the ten-day Ganeshotsav, with the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols, known as Ganesh Visarjan.
The rituals of Anant Chaturdashi are centered on devotion and divine protection. Devotees typically observe a day-long fast and perform a special puja during an auspicious window of time, or muhurat. This year, the primary puja muhurat begins at 6:13 AM on September 6 and extends through the night until 1:41 AM on September 7. The central ritual involves tying the Anant Sutra, a sacred thread with 14 knots, which symbolizes the 14 mythical realms and is believed to contain the divine presence of Lord Vishnu himself, safeguarding the wearer from harm and bestowing prosperity.
The festival's timing makes it a day of vibrant, overlapping celebrations. While devotees of Lord Vishnu are engaged in their prayers, millions across the country are simultaneously concluding the Ganeshotsav festivities. On this day, elaborate processions carry idols of Lord Ganesha to rivers, lakes, and the sea for their ceremonial immersion. This confluence of traditions makes Anant Chaturdashi a powerful day that brings together heartfelt devotion for two of Hinduism's most revered deities, filling the atmosphere with prayers, joy, and the spirit of both solemn worship and festive goodbyes.
· Date and Time: Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with the main puja muhurat lasting for over 19 hours from the morning of September 6 to the early hours of September 7.
· Devotion to Lord Vishnu: The festival is dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu in his eternal 'Anant' form, with devotees tying the sacred Anant Sutra (a thread with 14 knots) for divine protection.
· Culmination of Ganeshotsav: The day coincides with Ganesh Visarjan, marking the final day of the ten-day Ganesha festival, where idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water.
· Dual Significance: It is a unique day that blends the solemn worship of Lord Vishnu with the festive farewell processions for Lord Ganesha, making it highly significant for millions of devotees.
