Anant Chaturdashi 2025
Date and Importance of Anant Chaturdashi 2025
Anant Chaturdashi is a special festival of Hinduism, the significance of which is associated with the worship of the infinite form of Lord Vishnu and the conclusion of Ganesh Utsav. On this day, the infinite form of Lord Vishnu is worshiped and the Ganesh festival which started on Ganesh Chaturthi concludes. In the year 2025, Anant Chaturdashi Tithi will start from 3:14 am on 6 September and will end on 7 September at 1:41 am. According to tradition, this festival will be organized on 6 September according to the Uday Tithi.
The special belief of this day is that by worshiping Lord Vishnu, devotees get special benefits and the difficulties of their life are removed. There is also a practice of tying a special protective Anant Sutra, which seeks protection and happiness and prosperity throughout the year.
Ganesh Ji Visarjan Muhurta
The Ganesh festival which starts from Ganesh Chaturthi and continues for 10 days also ends on this day. On the date of Anant Chaturdashi, the Ganesh idol installed in the house is immersed according to the decided date. The auspicious time for immersion will be from 7:36 am to 9:10 am on September 6. Labh Chaughadiya will be from 1:54 pm to 3:28 pm, Amrit Chaughadiya will be from 3:29 pm to 5:03 pm, Labh Chaughadiya will be from 6:37 pm to 8:03 pm.
According to the Panchang, Ganesh ji can be immersed at any time during these auspicious times.
Anant Chaturdashi and Anant Sutra Vidhan
The importance of fasting and worship of Anant Chaturdashi is also mentioned in religious stories. According to a legend, Kaundinya Rishi had insulted Anant Sutra, due to which he had to face great sorrows. Later, by fasting for 14 years for Lord Anant, all his troubles were removed. On this basis, there is a tradition of wearing Anantasutra respectfully.
The Pandavas were also advised by Lord Krishna to wear Anantasutra, which was told to be celebrated on the day of Anant Chaturdashi with the family.
Complete method of Ganesh Visarjan
On the day of Ganesh Visarjan, before bidding farewell to Ganpati Bappa, one should take a bath and wear clean clothes. After this, one should light a lamp and sit in front of Ganesh ji at the place of worship and chant the Ganesh mantra (Om Gan Ganpataye Namah). After this, offer Akshat, flowers, incense, curd, Prasad etc. to Ganesh ji.
Then perform the aarti of Ganesh ji and pray with devotion that Ganesh ji showers happiness and prosperity in the house this year. After the puja, apologize to Ganesh ji, if there is any mistake in the worship. After this, bid farewell to the idol with devotion and immerse it in a nearby river or pond.
Conclusion
Anant Chaturdashi not only marks the end of Ganesh Utsav but also an opportunity to receive the infinite blessings of Lord Vishnu. Immersion of Ganeshji in the auspicious muhurat, wearing of Anant Sutra and worshipping with devotion on this day opens the path of happiness, prosperity and protection in life for the devotees.
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