Mon Sep 16 17:30:16 UTC 2024: ## Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Celebrate Lord Vishnu and Bid Farewell to Ganesha

**New Delhi, India** – India will celebrate Anant Chaturdashi on **Tuesday, September 17th**, marking the end of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This significant day honors Lord Vishnu in his infinite form and is also dedicated to the goddess Yamuna and Sheshnag.

Devotees will observe the Anant Vrat, a fast meant to cleanse karma and bring relief from suffering. The auspicious puja muhurat falls between **06:07 AM and 11:44 AM**. The Chaturdashi tithi begins at **3:10 PM on September 16th** and concludes at **11:44 AM on September 17th**.

The festival is known for the tying of the Anant Sutra, a thread with 14 knots representing the 14 worlds, which is believed to hold Lord Vishnu’s blessings. This tradition is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, stemming from the epic Mahabharata where Lord Krishna advised the Pandavas to observe Anant Vrat to overcome their adversity.

Observing the Anant Vrat is believed to bring long-lasting rewards in this life and the next. For maximum benefits, devotees are encouraged to observe the fast for 14 consecutive years. Ancient scriptures also suggest that worshipping Lord Vishnu on Anant Chaturdashi grants eternal virtue and prosperity.

As India celebrates this important festival, devotees will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with visarjan ceremonies, signifying his return to his celestial abode, Kailash Parvat.

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