Mon Sep 16 16:13:10 UTC 2024: ## Anant Chaturdashi: Marking the End of Ganesh Chaturthi and Seeking Vishnu’s Blessings

**New Delhi, September 16, 2024:** Anant Chaturdashi, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Vishnu, will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. This day marks the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities and is observed by both Hindus and Jains. Devotees observe a fast and perform rituals and prayers, seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu for prosperity and well-being.

The auspicious timings for Anant Chaturdashi puja are from 6:12 AM to 11:44 AM on September 17th. According to ancient mythology, Lord Krishna advised the Pandavas and Draupadi to observe the Anant Vrat, a fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, during their exile. This fast is believed to grant wishes and provide lasting rewards. Observing it for 14 consecutive years is considered to bring maximum spiritual and material benefits.

Anant Chaturdashi is considered particularly auspicious for students, as starting their studies on this day is believed to bring wisdom and success. It is also seen as an opportune time to attract wealth and abundance.

One of the key rituals on Anant Chaturdashi is tying the Anant Sutra, a sacred thread, on the arm as a symbol of divine protection and blessings. The day is an opportunity to strengthen one’s spiritual connection and seek divine favor.

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