Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Kab Hai? Check September 25 Date, Tithi, Puja Muhurat & Ganesh Visarjan

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Date

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, September 25.

According to the Panchang calculation for 2026, the festival falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins on the night of September 24 and continues through September 25.

Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Quick Facts

Details	Information
Festival	Anant Chaturdashi
Date	September 25, 2026
Day	Friday
Lunar date	Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi
Main deity	Lord Vishnu in Ananta form
Vrat	Anant Vrat
Sacred thread	Anant Sutra / Anant Dhaga
Number of knots	14
Other major observance	Ganesh Visarjan

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Tithi Timings

The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at around 11:18 PM on September 24, 2026, and ends at around 11:06 PM on September 25, 2026, according to the cited Panchang calculation.


Therefore, September 25 is the Anant Chaturdashi festival date.

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Puja Muhurat

For the cited Uttar Pradesh Panchang calculation, the Anant Chaturdashi Puja Muhurat is from 6:00 AM to 11:06 PM on September 25.

This is a broad puja window rather than a single mandatory time for every household. Local sunrise and Panchang calculations can change the timing from one city to another.

What Is Anant Chaturdashi?

Anant Chaturdashi is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form.

The word Ananta refers to the endless or infinite aspect of the deity. Devotees observe the Anant Vrat, perform Vishnu puja and traditionally tie the Anant Sutra, a sacred thread associated with the observance.

The festival is observed on the 14th lunar day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada. It is also known as Anant Chaudas.

What Is Anant Vrat?

The Anant Vrat is the religious observance associated with Anant Chaturdashi.

Devotees worship Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form and observe the prescribed vrat and puja according to their family and regional traditions.

A key ritual is preparing and wearing the Anant Sutra or Anant Dhaga.

The sacred thread traditionally contains 14 knots, which are associated with the 14 worlds or lokas in Hindu cosmology.

What Is Anant Sutra?

The Anant Sutra is a sacred thread traditionally prepared with 14 knots and worshipped as part of the Anant Vrat.

After the puja, devotees traditionally tie the thread on their arm. Customs regarding the method and the arm on which it is worn can vary according to regional and family traditions.

The 14 knots have their own symbolic significance and are traditionally associated with the 14 lokas.

Read: Why 14 knots are tied in the Anant Sutra?

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Ganesh Visarjan Date

Ganesh Visarjan will also be observed on Friday, September 25, 2026, on Anant Chaturdashi.

Anant Chaturdashi traditionally marks the major concluding day of Ganeshotsav, although many families perform Ganesh Visarjan earlier according to their chosen tradition.

Panchang calculations list September 25 as Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.

This means devotees who keep Lord Ganesha at home for the full 10-day celebration may perform the immersion ceremony on Anant Chaturdashi.

Important: Ganesh Visarjan does not have to be performed only on Anant Chaturdashi. Different households and communities follow different immersion schedules, including 1.5-day, 3-day, 5-day and 7-day traditions.

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Anant Chaturdashi And Ganesh Visarjan: Are They The Same?

No. Although Anant Chaturdashi and the major 10-day Ganesh Visarjan fall on the same date in 2026, they are separate religious observances.

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Puja Vidhi

1. Wake up and complete the morning bath and daily prayers.
2. Clean the puja area and prepare the worship space.
3. Install or worship an image or idol of Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form.
4. Prepare the Anant Sutra with 14 knots according to the customary practice.
5. Offer flowers, fruits, sweets and other traditional puja items.
6. Perform Vishnu puja and recite the prescribed prayers or vrat katha.
7. Tie the Anant Sutra after completing the worship.
8. Observe the fast according to one's family or regional tradition.

Devotees should follow the puja procedure prescribed by their family tradition or local priest where practices differ.

Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha

The traditional Anant Chaturdashi Vrat Katha is associated with the story of Koundinya and Sushila.

According to the traditional narrative, Sushila encounters the Anant Vrat and develops faith in the observance, while Koundinya later faces difficulties after disrespecting the sacred thread and the associated worship. The story ultimately centres on faith, repentance and devotion to Ananta Vishnu.

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 Significance

Anant Chaturdashi is considered significant because of its association with Lord Vishnu's Ananta form and the Anant Vrat. Devotees traditionally observe the day with prayers and rituals seeking divine blessings, stability and prosperity. The Anant Sutra also plays an important role in the observance. Its 14 knots are traditionally connected with the 14 lokas, giving the sacred thread a symbolic significance. At the same time, the date has special importance for devotees of Lord Ganesha because Ganeshotsav concludes with the major Visarjan observance on Anant Chaturdashi.

Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Quick Takeaways

• Date: September 25, 2026
• Day: Friday
• Tithi: Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
• Chaturdashi begins: Around 11:18 PM, September 24
• Chaturdashi ends: Around 11:06 PM, September 25
• Main deity: Lord Vishnu in Ananta form
• Vrat: Anant Vrat
• Sacred thread: Anant Sutra / Anant Dhaga
• Knots: 14
• Major associated event: Ganesh Visarjan
• Major 10-day Ganesh Visarjan date: September 25, 2026

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 FAQs

1. When is Anant Chaturdashi in 2026?
   Anant Chaturdashi will be observed on Friday, September 25, 2026.
2. How to perform Anant Chaturdashi Puja in 2026?
   Devotees observing Anant Chaturdashi Puja can begin with a bath and clean the worship area, place an image of Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form, prepare the 14-knotted Anant Sutra, offer flowers, fruits and traditional puja items, recite the Anant Vrat Katha or prayers, and tie the Anant Sutra after completing the worship. Customs may vary by family and region.
3. What should be offered to Lord Vishnu on Anant Chaturdashi?
   Devotees traditionally offer flowers, fruits, sweets and other items used in Vishnu worship. The exact offerings can vary according to family and regional traditions.