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Unveiling the Mystery: Why Ganesh Idols are Immersed on Anant Chaturdashi
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CNBC TV18•23-09-2026, 12:18
Unveiling the Mystery: Why Ganesh Idols are Immersed on Anant Chaturdashi
- •Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival of devotion, culminating in the immersion of Lord Ganesha's idol on Anant Chaturdashi.
- •In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi begins on September 14, with Visarjan on September 25.
- •Devotees believe that during Visarjan, Lord Ganesha takes away their troubles, problems, and negative energy.
- •A traditional story recounts Maharishi Ved Vyas cooling Lord Ganesha in a lake after he continuously wrote the Mahabharata for 10 days, believed to be Anant Chaturdashi.
- •The immersion of clay idols in water symbolizes the return to nature and reminds devotees of life's impermanence, with prayers for Ganesha's return next year.
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In 2026, Ganesh Visarjan takes place on September 25 on Anant Chaturdashi, marking the final day of the festival after Ganesh Chaturthi began on September 14.
According to traditional belief, Maharishi Ved Vyas narrated the Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha, who wrote it continuously for 10 days without a break. By the end, Ganesha's body became so hot that Ved Vyas took him to a lake and gave him a bath to cool him down, a day believed to be Anant Chaturdashi.
Most Ganesha idols are made from clay, which dissolves in water and returns to nature during visarjan, symbolizing the belief that nothing in life stays forever. Additionally, it is believed that Lord Ganesha takes away devotees' troubles, problems, and negative energy with him.
