Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Today: The festival of Anant Chaturdashi is being celebrated across the country today, coinciding with an auspicious *Yoga* (astrological alignment) known as 'Ravi Yoga'. In Hinduism, Anant Chaturdashi holds special religious significance. This day is dedicated to the 'Anant' (infinite) form of Lord Vishnu. On this occasion, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and tie the 'Anant Sutra' (a sacred thread) while praying for happiness, prosperity, and peace. According to religious beliefs, observing the Anant Chaturdashi fast and performing rituals during this auspicious *Yoga* invokes the blessings of Lord Vishnu. This festival is also linked to Lord Ganesha, as it marks the conclusion of the Ganesh Utsav, during which devotees immerse the idol of Ganpati. Let us understand why the 'Anant Sutra'—featuring 14 knots—is tied on this day...

Anant Chaturdashi Puja Rituals
On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees should wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Afterward, the place of worship is cleaned, and an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu is installed. During the worship, yellow flowers, fruits, *Panchamrit*, incense, and *diyas* (lamps) are offered to Lord Vishnu. While meditating on Lord Vishnu, devotees take a solemn vow (*Sankalp*) to observe the Anant Chaturdashi fast. Subsequently, Lord Anant is worshipped, and the story (*Vrat Katha*) associated with the fast is recited. The 'Anant Sutra' (with 14 knots) is offered to Lord Vishnu and then worn by the devotee on their arm. The ritual concludes with the *Aarti* of Lord Vishnu and the distribution of *Prasad*.

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Today
Start of *Chaturdashi Tithi* (lunar day) of Bhadrapada month: September 24, at 11:18 PM
End of *Chaturdashi Tithi* of Bhadrapada month: September 25, at 11:06 PM
Based on *Udaya Tithi* (the sunrise date), the Anant Chaturdashi fast is being observed today, September 25.

 Anant Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat: From 06:28 AM to 11:06 PM
Brahma Muhurat: 04:36 AM to 05:24 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:49 AM to 12:37 PM
Vijaya Muhurat: 02:14 PM to 03:02 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 06:15 PM to 06:39 PM
Ravi Yoga: 06:12 AM to 11:22 AM

Why is the 'Anant Sutra' (sacred thread) with 14 knots tied?
There is a tradition of tying the 'Anant Sutra' on Anant Chaturdashi. This thread consists of 14 knots. According to religious beliefs, these knots are associated with the 14 *Lokas* (realms of the universe). It is considered a symbol of the infinite form of Lord Vishnu. Devotees wear the Anant Sutra and pray for their family's happiness, prosperity, peace, and deliverance from hardships. Hindu cosmology mentions 14 *Lokas*. Among these, seven are considered *Urdhva Lokas* (upper realms)—Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah, Mahah, Janah, Tapah, and Satya Loka. Apart from these, seven *Adho Lokas* (lower realms) are described—Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala, and Patala. Thus, a total of 14 *Lokas* are recognized.

Religious legend associated with Anant Chaturdashi
A prominent religious legend associated with Anant Chaturdashi relates to the Pandavas. According to belief, when the Pandavas were facing hardships during their exile after losing their kingdom in a game of dice, Lord Shri Krishna advised Dharmaraj Yudhishthira to observe the Anant Chaturdashi fast. It is said that Yudhishthira, along with his brothers and Draupadi, worshipped Lord Ananta with due rituals and wore the *Ananta Sutra* (a sacred thread). According to religious belief, this act resolved the crises in the Pandavas' lives and liberated them from their suffering.

Ganesh Visarjan on Ananta Chaturdashi
The day of Ananta Chaturdashi holds special significance for devotees of Lord Ganesha, as it marks the conclusion of the ten-day Ganesh Utsav (festival). Devotees carry idols of Lord Ganesha for immersion amidst the beating of drums and a spirit of deep devotion. During the immersion procession, prayers are offered to Ganpati Bappa, requesting him to return the following year.

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