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Anant Chaturdashi Date, Vrat & Ganesh Visarjan
Anant Chaturdashi also known as Anant Chaudas is a highly auspicious day to worship Lord Vishnu in his anant (infinite) form.
Anant Chaturdashi falls on the 14th day in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year in 2026, it will be observed on 25th Septmber.
Date: Friday, 25th September, 2026
Anant Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat: 06:28 AM to 11:06 PM
Duration: 16 Hours 38 Mins
Chaturdashi Tithi Beginning: 11:18 PM on September 24, 2025
Chaturdashi Tithi Ending: 11:06 PM on September 25, 2025
Anant Chaturdashi is generally observed 10 days after the Ganesh Chaturthi. In Maharashtra, on this day, devotees bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa with the ritual famously known as Ganesh Visarjan.
Anant Chaturdashi is not only observed by Hindus, but by Jains as well. It is believed on this day, Lord Vasupujya, the 12th Tirthankara of Jains attained nirvana. The Digambar jains observe the last day of Paryushana Parva on the eve of Anant Chaturdashi. Digambar Jains observe strict fast on this day. The next day of Anant Chaturdashi, Jains observe "Kshamavani", the day to ask for forgiveness.
Anant Chaturdashi is generally observed during noon time. Following are the rituals that are generally followed by the devotees -
अनंत संसार महासुमद्रे मग्रं समभ्युद्धर वासुदेव।
अनंतरूपे विनियोजयस्व ह्रानंतसूत्राय नमो नमस्ते।।
Common queries about observing Anant Chaturdashi correctly.