Anant Chaturdashi
What is Anant Chaturdashi?
Anant Chaturdashi is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed with devotion and fasting. It is believed that worshipping अनंत (the infinite form of Lord Vishnu) on this day brings prosperity, peace, and relief from hardships. The festival also marks the concluding day of the grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, making it spiritually powerful and culturally vibrant.
When is Anant Chaturdashi?
Anant Chaturdashi 2025 is on September 6, 2025, and many devotees also performed Anant Puja 2025 rituals.
If you are wondering about when Ganesh Chaturthi is, in 2025 it begins on August 27.
Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha
The Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha narrates the significance of observing the Anant Chaturdashi fast. It is believed that Lord Vishnu, in the form of Anant, blesses devotees with happiness, prosperity, and liberation from troubles. According to the legend, a Brahmin named Sumant and his daughter Sushila faced hardships until they performed the Anant Puja by tying the sacred Anant thread with 14 knots, chanting Lord Vishnu’s name, and observing the fast with devotion. This vrat is traditionally observed for 14 years, symbolizing unwavering faith in Lord Vishnu.
Devotees recite the Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha while performing rituals and tying the sacred thread to receive blessings for family peace, wealth, and protection.
Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha in Hindi (अनंत चतुर्दशी व्रत कथा)
अनंत चतुर्दशी व्रत कथा इस व्रत के महत्व का वर्णन करती है। मान्यता है कि भगवान विष्णु अनंत रूप में अपने भक्तों को सुख, समृद्धि और संकटों से मुक्ति का आशीर्वाद देते हैं। कथा के अनुसार, एक ब्राह्मण सुमंत और उनकी पुत्री सुशीला कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे थे। उन्होंने अनंत पूजा करते हुए 14 गांठों वाला पवित्र अनंत धागा बांधा, भगवान विष्णु का नाम जप किया और श्रद्धा से व्रत रखा। यह व्रत पारंपरिक रूप से 14 वर्षों तक रखा जाता है, जो भगवान विष्णु में अटूट विश्वास का प्रतीक है।
भक्त अनंत चतुर्दशी व्रत कथा का पाठ करते हुए अनंत धागा बांधते हैं और परिवार की शांति, धन और सुरक्षा के लिए आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करते हैं।
How Anant Chaturdashi is Related to Ganesh Chaturthi?
Anant Chaturdashi coincides with the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi. After 10 days of worship, devotees immerse idols in rivers or seas on this day, performing Ganesh Visarjan 2025. The combination of Anant Puja and Ganesh Visarjan makes the day both emotional and spiritually uplifting.
Significance of Anant Chaturdashi
Check out the significance of Anant Chaturdashi –
Devotion to Lord Vishnu in his infinite form.
Marks the conclusion of the Ganesh festival date celebrations.
Strengthens family harmony and prosperity.
Removes negative energies and karmic obstacles.
Rituals of Anant Chaturdashi
Rituals of Anant Chaturdashi are –
Fasting and reciting the Anant Chaturthi story.
Worshipping Lord Vishnu with a sacred thread (Anant Sutra).
Performing puja with 14 different items.
Immersion of Lord Ganesha idols, marking the end of Ganpati 2025 festival.
Ganesh Visarjan 2025
The farewell of Lord Ganesha, known as Ganesh Visarjan 2025, will take place on September 7, 2025—the same day as Anant Chaturdashi. This day is filled with devotional songs, dance, and prayers as devotees bid goodbye to Ganpati 2025 with the hope that he will return next year with blessings.
Food Items Do's and Don'ts for Anant Chaturdashi
Food Items to Eat on Anant Chaturdashi
Fruits: Banana, apple, pomegranate, grapes, papaya, etc.
Dry fruits: Almonds, cashews, raisins, dates.
Milk and dairy: Milk, curd, paneer.
Fasting grains and flours: Sabudana (tapioca), kuttu (buckwheat) flour, rajgira (amaranth) flour.
Vegetables: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, arbi (colocasia), cucumber.
Food Items to Avoid on Anant Chaturdashi
Cereals and regular grains: Wheat, rice, lentils, and pulses.
Non-vegetarian food: Meat, fish, and eggs.
Onion and garlic: Considered impure during fasting.
Alcohol and processed foods: Packaged junk food, fried fast food.
Table salt: Instead, rock salt (sendha namak) is used.
FAQs - Anant Chaturdashi
What is Anant Chaturdashi?
It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu and coincides with the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
When is Anant Chaturdashi 2024?
Anant Chaturdashi 2024 date was September 17, 2024.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 begins on August 29, 2025.
What is the importance of Anant Puja?
Performing Anant Puja brings prosperity, peace, and removes difficulties.
How is Anant Chaturdashi vrat observed?
By fasting, reciting the Anant Chaturdashi vrat katha, and tying the Anant Sutra (sacred thread).