Anant Chaturdashi is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in Bhadrapada month. On this day devotees worship Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form, do Anant Chaturdashi vrat and tie sacred Anant Sutra around their neck. The festival is special for devotees of Lord Ganesha as it traditionally marks end of 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and immersion of Ganesha idols.
In 2026 Anant Chaturdashi will be on Friday, September 25. Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi begins at 11:18 PM on September 24 and ends around 11:06–11:07 PM on September 25 (Bengaluru Panchang). Puja window for Anant Chaturdashi in Bengaluru is from 6:09 AM to 11:06 PM.
Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Date and Tithi
Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 25 September 2026 (Friday). It falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturashi.
For Bengaluru Chaturdashi tithi starts at 11:18 PM on Thursday, September 24 and continues till around 11:06 PM on Friday September 25. Since festival dates and muhurats in different cities may differ slightly from each other devotees are advised to follow their local Panchang for city specific timings.
Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Timings. Festival: Anant Chaturdashi Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Tithi: Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi Chaturdashi begins: September 24 around 11:18 PM Chaturdashi ends: September 25 around 11:06–11:07 PM Puja Muhurat in Bengaluru for Anant Chaturdashi — 6:09 AM to 11:06 PM Ganesh Visarjan 2026 — September 25th
The timing of sunrise, tithi, and muhurat varies from city to city so these timings should be treated as location-specific rather than universal.
Why is Anant Chaturdashi Important?
Anant Chaturdashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form (infinity, eternal existence). Devotees worship Vishnu, Sheshnag and Goddess Yamuna; they seek divine blessings for prosperity, protection, and the well-being of their families.
One of the main traditions of the festival is tying Anant Sutra (sacred thread). Traditionally, it is made with multiple strands and tied with 14 knots. According to religious beliefs, the 14 knots represent the 14 worlds; the thread symbolizes devotion and protection of Lord Ananta. Devotees wear sacred thread on their arm after puja.
Many devotees also fast on Anant Chaturdashi. The nature and duration of the fast may vary according to family traditions and regional customs.
Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Puja Vidhi
Devotees can take a bath in the morning and clean the puja area. Clean altar may then be prepared with picture or idol of Lord Vishnu.
The basic puja procedure includes:
- Clean the puja area and take bath before starting worship.
- Put an idol or image of Lord Vishnu on a clean altar.
- Light a diya and incense and make a sincere sankalp for the vrat.
- Offer flowers, fruits, sandalwood, akshata and other puja materials.
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Sheshnag with devotion.
- Recite or listen to the Anant Vrat Katha.
- Offer prayers and perform the aarti.
- Tie the Anant Sutra after puja according to family tradition.
- End the worship with prayers for peace, prosperity and family well-being.
The Anant Sutra tradition is one of the most distinctive rituals associated with this festival.
Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi 2026
Anant Chaturdashi is also the traditional end of the 10 day Ganeshotsav. In 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi will be on September 14 and Anant Chaturdashi on September 25 so devotees who keep Lord Ganesha for the whole 10 days will traditionally immerse him on September 25.
Drik Panchang says Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi will be on Friday September 25, 2026. Auspicious windows for Choghadiya are different for each location (e.g. timings given for Bengaluru/Nagari-region calculations are morning, afternoon and evening auspicious windows but one should check timings for devotee’s city).
Devotees can carry the idol in procession, offer the final aarti and pray before immersing it in water body (or an artificial immersion tank approved by local administration) etc. Environmentally conscious clay Ganesha idols should be used and local immersion guidelines followed.
Significance of Ganesh Visarjan
Ganesh Visarjan represents the temporary nature of physical existence and that the divine form returns to nature. Devotees say an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha with prayers for his return next year. The immersion ritual is accompanied by chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya” as families and community groups take part in the farewell.
Although Anant Chaturdashi is traditionally associated with the 10-day Ganesh Visarjan, some households immerse earlier in their family tradition. Public celebrations may follow local schedules as well.
With Anant Chaturdashi 2026 fast approaching, devotees who are preparing for the festival should check their local Panchang to find out puja and visarjan muhurat (astronomical timings), as astronomical timings vary from city to city. In Bengaluru, the festival is clearly visible on Friday, September 25 and Chaturdashi will continue till around 11:06–11:07 PM.
All in all, Anant Chaturdashi is a day of devotion, fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Ananta, and tying sacred Anant Sutra is one of the ways Lord Vishnu is worshipped here; bid farewell to Lord Ganesha etc. It combines several deeply rooted Hindu traditions and has a special place in India’s religious and cultural calendar.
