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Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Date, Auspicious Time, Worship Method, and Significance
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News18•22-09-2026, 11:53
Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Date, Auspicious Time, Worship Method, and Significance
- •Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on September 25, 2026, dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Anant form.
- •The auspicious time for worship is from 06:28 AM to 11:06 PM; Ganesh Visarjan begins at 6:11 AM.
- •Devotees tie a 14-knotted Anant Sutra on their wrist, symbolizing the 14 realms.
- •Men tie the Anant Sutra on their right hand, women on their left, after chanting 'Om Anantayanamah:'.
- •Anant Chaturdashi marks the conclusion of the 10-day Ganesh Utsav with idol immersion.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, September 25. The auspicious window for worshipping Lord Anant is scheduled from 06:28 AM to 11:06 PM.
The Anant Sutra tied after worshipping Lord Vishnu features 14 knots, which directly correspond to the 14 realms. Wearing this sacred thread serves as protection from various troubles.
According to tradition, Lord Krishna advised the Pandavas to observe the Anant Chaturdashi fast and wear the Anant Sutra while they suffered in the forest after losing their kingdom. Performing these rituals successfully freed them from all their troubles.
