Mon Sep 16 10:00:21 UTC 2024: ## Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Lord Vishnu Celebrated Alongside Ganesh Visarjan

**New Delhi, India** – The Hindu festival of Anant Chaturdashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his infinite form, is set to be celebrated on **Tuesday, September 17, 2024**, coinciding with Ganesh Visarjan, the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol.

This significant festival, marking the end of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, is observed on the 14th day of the Bhadrapada month during the Shukla Paksha phase. Devotees will observe a day-long fast, seeking blessings and prosperity from Lord Vishnu, Goddess Yamuna, and Sheshnag.

A key ritual of Anant Chaturdashi is the tying of the Anant Sutra, a sacred thread symbolizing the presence of Lord Vishnu, on the wrist. The thread is tied with 14 knots, representing the 14 worlds.

This year, the puja muhurat for Anant Chaturdashi falls between 6:08 AM and 11:44 AM.

The celebration of Anant Chaturdashi will culminate in the grand Ganesh Visarjan procession, where devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with prayers, songs, and joyous celebrations. This marks the return of the elephant-headed deity to Mount Kailash and the removal of obstacles from devotees’ lives.

While Ganesh Visarjan can be observed a day before or on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, Anant Chaturdashi holds a special significance. This day commemorates the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, bringing an air of festivity and spiritual significance to the occasion.

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