Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Check dates and auspicious timings for worship

Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding festival of the monsoon season, holds special significance in the Hindu calendar as devotees worship the infinite form of Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day. The festival typically falls in September and is observed on the fourteenth lunar day (Chaturdashi) of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.

The tradition of tying the Anant thread, or Anant Sutra, dates back centuries and remains a cherished practice among Hindu communities across India. Devotees believe that wearing this sacred thread brings prosperity, longevity, and divine blessings. The thread is typically tied on the wrist with fourteen knots, each representing different aspects of well-being and spiritual growth.

Anant Chaturdashi also marks the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, when clay or plaster idols of Lord Ganesha are ceremonially immersed in water bodies across the country. The immersion ritual, known as Ganesh Visarjan, is undertaken with great devotion and festive processions in cities and villages throughout India.

While the exact date for 2026 remains subject to astronomical calculations, devotees are advised to consult lunar calendars and local religious authorities to determine the precise timing and auspicious hours for performing worship rituals and tying the sacred thread.