Anant Chaturdashi
Worship of the eternal Vishnu and the farewell to Ganesha.
- Deity
- Vishnu (Ananta)
- When
- September
Significance
Anant Chaturdashi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi and is dedicated to Ananta, the eternal form of Vishnu. It is also the concluding day of the ten-day Ganesh festival, when the idols of Ganesha are given a ceremonial farewell. The day celebrates the boundless, imperishable nature of the divine.
How it is celebrated
Devotees worship Vishnu and tie a sacred fourteen-knotted thread, the anant, on the wrist. Ganesha idols are carried in procession and immersed in water in the ritual of Visarjan.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anant Chaturdashi?
Anant Chaturdashi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi and is dedicated to Ananta, the eternal form of Vishnu. It is also the concluding day of the ten-day Ganesh festival, when the idols of Ganesha are given a ceremonial farewell. The day celebrates the boundless, imperishable nature of the divine.
When is Anant Chaturdashi in Mumbai, MH?
Anant Chaturdashi falls in September; the next one for Mumbai, MH is on 25 September 2026.
How is Anant Chaturdashi celebrated?
Devotees worship Vishnu and tie a sacred fourteen-knotted thread, the anant, on the wrist. Ganesha idols are carried in procession and immersed in water in the ritual of Visarjan.
Which deity is worshipped on Anant Chaturdashi?
Anant Chaturdashi is dedicated to Vishnu (Ananta).
Last updated 26 July 2026