Anant Chaturdashi 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, September 6th, this year. This festival is dedicated to the infinite form of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Ganesh Visarjan also takes place on this day. The puja rituals include tying the Anant Sutra, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, and performing the puja methodically during the auspicious time.
New Delhi: Anant Chaturdashi 2025 falls on Saturday, September 6th, which is the Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapad month. This festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and the Ganesh Utsav also concludes on this day. Auspicious yogas and constellations will prevail throughout the day, and it is considered best to perform puja from 5 AM until 1:41 AM late at night on September 7th. Tying the Anant Sutra, rotating it with Panchamrit, offering incense and lamps, and reciting Vishnu Sahasranama are the main parts of the puja.
When does Anant Chaturdashi begin?
The Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapad month will begin at 3:12 AM late at night on September 6th and will end at 1:41 AM late at night on September 7th. On this day, devotees across the country celebrate the festival of Anant Chaturdashi. This festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered an opportunity to attain happiness, prosperity, and blessings in life.
On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Narayan is worshipped. A Raksha Sutra is also tied on this day. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu brings happiness, good fortune, and financial prosperity in life.
Auspicious Yoga of Anant Chaturdashi
This year, the Sukarma and Ravi auspicious yogas will be formed on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. Also, there is a conjunction of Dhanishta and Shatabhisha constellations. The entire day is considered auspicious for performing puja on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapad month. The best time to perform puja is from 5 AM to 1 AM late at night on September 7th. Devotees can worship Lakshmi Narayan and Ganesh Ji at their convenience during this time. This day is considered best for religious rituals and fasting.
Anant Chaturdashi Puja Vidhi
On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, one should take a bath and wear clean and auspicious clothes. Yellow or white colored clothes are considered particularly auspicious. Install the idols of Lord Vishnu and Ganesh Ji at the place of worship. Make 14 tilaks with vermilion on a wooden platform. It is essential to offer Pua or Puri on each tilak. After this, prepare the Anant Sutra and tie 14 knots with cotton or silk thread. This is considered a symbol of the 14 realms. Rotate the Anant Sutra five times in Panchamrit. After that, offer incense, lamps, flowers, fruits, and Tulsi. Recite the story of Shri Anant Swaroop Vishnu and recite Vishnu Sahasranama. After the puja, men should tie the Anant Sutra on their right hand and women on their left hand. Ganesh Visarjan should also be done with reverence on this day.
Rules of Anant Chaturdashi
The Raksha Sutra tied on Anant Chaturdashi should be worn for at least one year. If this is not possible, it should not be removed for at least 14 days. It is best to perform the first part of the puja in the morning regularly. If someone is unable to perform the puja in the morning for some reason, then perform the puja according to the rituals in the initial Muhurta in the evening.
It is also necessary to worship Ganesh Ji on this day. Any tamasic food should be avoided. Maintain complete faith and devotion during the puja and fast.
Importance of Anant Chaturdashi
The festival of Anant Chaturdashi is dedicated to the infinite form of Lord Vishnu. It is a symbol of boundless power and faith. Also, the Ganesh Utsav concludes on this day. Devotees immerse Ganesh Ji and wish for his blessings and prosperity. According to mythological stories, the person who fasts and worships regularly on this day attains desired results. Along with this, the blessings of Lord Vishnu are also received.
The festival of Anant Chaturdashi is important not only from a religious point of view but also from a social and cultural point of view. This festival gives the message of unity and harmony in family and society.
