Anant Chaturdashi 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, September 6th. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the tradition of tying the Anant Sutra is observed on this day. It is believed that tying it brings happiness, prosperity, and freedom from troubles in life. Devotees observe the fast, perform worship, recite mantras, and distribute offerings.
Anant Chaturdashi 2025: The festival of Anant Chaturdashi 2025 will be celebrated on September 6th, the Chaturdashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapad month. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshipped, and the tradition of tying the Anant Sutra with fourteen knots is observed. According to the Puranas, this fast removes obstacles from life, and the person receives the special blessings of Lord Vishnu. Devotees religiously observe this day through morning bath, worship, mantra recitation, and distribution of offerings.
Anant Chaturdashi Panchang and Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the Chaturdashi Tithi will begin at 03:12 AM late at night on September 6, 2025, and will end at 01:41 AM late at night on September 7. The Muhurat for worship will be from 06:02 AM to 01:41 AM on September 6. On this day, the infinite form of Lord Vishnu is specially worshipped.
On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, devotees tie an Anant Sutra made of yellow or red thread with fourteen knots on their wrist. These fourteen knots are considered symbolic of the fourteen realms. It is believed that tying it brings happiness, prosperity, and peace in a person's life. Also, one gets freedom from worldly problems and receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
The Vrat Katha of Anant Chaturdashi
It is described in the Puranas that during the exile of the Pandavas, Lord Krishna advised them to observe the fast of Anant Chaturdashi. At that time, the Pandavas and Draupadi were going through many hardships. By observing the fast as per the instructions of Lord Krishna, happiness and prosperity returned to their lives. Since then, this fast is being traditionally celebrated. According to the story, this fast destroys sins and fulfills all the wishes of a person.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, take a bath in the morning and take a pledge to observe the fast. After this, install the idol of Lord Vishnu in a clean place. Establish a Kalash (pot) and keep water, mango leaves, and coconut in it. Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, and incense-lamps to Lord Vishnu.
Make an Anant Sutra with fourteen knots and offer it to Lord Vishnu. Men tie it on their right arm and women on their left arm. After reciting the Vrat Katha, distribute the offerings. The rituals performed on this day bring happiness and prosperity to the house and remove all obstacles.
Social and Spiritual Benefits of Anant Chaturdashi
This fast is important not only religiously but also socially. People worship together with their family and friends and distribute the offerings. This day is special for children and the elderly because they also receive religious education and values on this day. Through the fast, a sense of harmony and cooperation also increases in the community.
The fast of Anant Chaturdashi brings mental and spiritual peace in life. By tying the Anant Sutra, a person can get rid of his sufferings and problems. Besides this, this fast is also considered beneficial for success in health, wealth, family, and career. Devotees gain self-confidence and positive energy by worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day.
