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Anant Chaturdashi
Worship of Lord Vishnu's infinite form, and the day of Ganesh Visarjan
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Anant Chaturdashi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi and is dedicated to Vishnu's "Ananta" (infinite, beginningless-endless) form. Devotees tie a 14-knotted sacred thread ("Ananta Sutra") on their right arm, symbolizing infinite protection and prosperity. The day also marks the conclusion of the ten-day Ganeshotsav that began with Ganesh Chaturthi, and the immersion (visarjan) of Ganesha idols.
Significance
In Maharashtra and western India, grand Ganesh Visarjan processions are held on this day, with millions participating as idols are immersed in water amid chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, Agle Baras Tu Jaldi Aa."
Puja Vidhi
Worship Lord Vishnu, tie the Ananta Sutra, and listen to the vrat katha. In the evening, perform the ceremonial immersion of any Ganesh idol if you observed Ganeshotsav.
Muhurat
Worship during the Chaturdashi tithi is considered auspicious; time the immersion according to local guidelines and the Panchang.
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✅ Do
- • Tie the Ananta Sutra and worship Lord Vishnu
- • Perform Ganesh Visarjan respectfully and in an eco-friendly manner
❌ Don't
- • Avoid polluting natural water bodies during immersion; use designated artificial immersion tanks where available