Anant Chaturdashi 2025 Date Puja mahurat Significance
Anant Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi (अनंत चतुर्दशी) is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also observed as the farewell day of Ganesh Visarjan (गणेश विसर्जन). In simple words, it is the auspicious day when devotees tie the Anant Sutra (अनंत सूत्र) for protection and prosperity.
Anant Chaturdashi 2025 Date & Time (Tithi)
Note: Timings may vary slightly by city; check your local panchang (पंचांग) if needed.
🕉️ Significance (महत्त्व)
- Devotion to Lord Vishnu (the preserver—पालनहार) in his Anant form.
 - Completion of Ganesh Chaturthi with the final Ganesh Visarjan.
 - Tying the Anant Sutra (sacred thread with 14 knots—चौदह गांठें) for peace, health, and prosperity.
 - Observing a simple fast (vrat—व्रत) with faith (श्रद्धा)
 
🪔 Anant Chaturdashi Puja Vidhi (पूजा विधि)
Ingredients / Samagri (सामग्री)
- Kalash (कलश) with clean water
 - Coconut (नारियल), flowers (फूल), fruits (फल)
 - Betel leaves (पान के पत्ते), 14 durva grass (दूर्वा)
 - Anant Sutra – sacred red thread with 14 knots (अनंत सूत्र)
 - Incense and lamp (अगरबत्ती, दीपक)
 - sweets (मिठाई), puja samagri kit
 
Step-by-Step Instructions (कदम)
- Clean the puja place (पूजा स्थल) and take a bath early in the morning.
 - Place the Kalash with water, mango/betel leaves, and coconut; offer flowers and fruits.
 - Worship Lord Vishnu; recite the Anant Chaturdashi Katha (अनंत चतुर्दशी कथा).
 - Tie the Anant Sutra—right wrist for men, left wrist for women—while chanting.
 - Observe a simple fast (vrat) and eat satvik food after the puja is complete.
 - In the evening, join or perform Ganesh Visarjan with devotion and care for the environment.
 
💡 Tips (सुझाव)
- Tie the thread with faith (श्रद्धा) and gratitude (कृतज्ञता).
 - If possible, offer 14 flowers/fruits symbolically.
 - Chant: “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” (ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय).
 - Prefer eco-friendly Visarjan and festive decoration items that are reusable.
 
❓ FAQs on Anant Chaturdashi 2025
Q1. When is Anant Chaturdashi in 2025?
A. On Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Q2. What is the main ritual?
A. Tying the Anant Sutra and worshipping Lord Vishnu with Anant Puja.
Q3. Is it the day of Ganesh Visarjan?
A. Yes, this day marks the final Ganesh Visarjan of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Q4. What to eat during the fast?
A. Many devotees prefer satvik meals like fruits, milk, and simple vegetarian food after the puja.
