Sat Sep 06 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Anant Chaturdashi Marked with Devotion and Ganesh Visarjan Across India

**New Delhi, September 6, 2025:** The vibrant Ganesh Utsav, which began on Ganesh Chaturthi, culminates today with Anant Chaturdashi. Across India, devotees are immersed in celebrations marking the farewell of Lord Ganesha and the observance of religious rituals associated with this auspicious day.

Anant Chaturdashi holds significant religious importance in Hinduism. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Vishnu in his infinite form and observing a fast on this day removes all obstacles from their lives. A key tradition is the tying of the ‘Anant Sutra,’ a yellow thread with fourteen knots, and the recitation of the Vrat Katha (fasting narrative).

This year, the Anant Chaturdashi Tithi (date) commenced this morning at 3:12 AM and continues until 1:41 AM on September 7th. The auspicious time for worship began at 6:02 AM this morning and extends until 1:41 AM tonight.

Alongside the farewell to Lord Ganesha through the Ganesh Visarjan (immersion), devotees also observe a fast in honor of Lord Vishnu. This involves wearing the fourteen-knotted Anant Sutra and breaking the fast (Parayan) later. Traditional fasting practices exclude salt consumption, with devotees consuming sweet dishes like Kheer and Sevai. Religious texts state that reciting the ‘Gajendra Moksha’ on this day helps overcome all adversities in life and attain Moksha (liberation). Devotees can break their fast anytime before the conclusion of the Chaturdashi Tithi.

**Ganesh Visarjan Shubh Muhurat and Rituals**

Numerous auspicious times have been identified for the Ganesh Visarjan. According to the Panchang, the Shubh Muhurat includes:

* Morning: 7:36 AM to 9:10 AM
* Afternoon: 12:19 PM to 5:02 PM
* Evening: 6:37 PM to 8:02 PM
* Night: 9:28 PM to 1:45 AM

Before the Visarjan, the idol of Lord Ganesha is worshipped, and offerings of coconut, Dhoob (grass), and Shami leaves are made. Smaller idols can be carried in arms or on the head, with the tradition of scattering Akshat (unbroken rice) in the house. Devotees are encouraged to carry the idol barefoot, avoiding leather items during the procession.

The Anant Chaturdashi festival is being celebrated across the nation with fervor and devotion, underscoring the deep-rooted cultural and religious significance of this day.

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