Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Anant Chaturdashi is considered an auspicious day according to scriptures. Those who observe a fast and worship Lord Vishnu on this day are believed to attain eternal virtue. Observed annually on the 14th day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Bhadrapada month, Anant Chaturdashi coincides with Ganesh Visarjan, the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol.
Here’s what you need to know about Anant Chaturdashi 2024, including its date, puja timing, and significance.
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Anant Chaturdashi 2024 Date:
In 2024, Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on September 17. It will also coincide with Vishwakarma Puja. This day is also known as Anant Chaudas. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Yamuna, and Sheshnag, and tie the sacred Anant Sutra.
Significance of Anant Chaturdashi:
Anant Chaturdashi is a significant day for spiritual practices. According to scriptures, students who begin their studies on this day are believed to gain profound knowledge of their subjects. Those seeking wealth will receive prosperity, and worshippers desiring divine proximity will be blessed with eternal divine presence.
Anant Chaturdashi 2024 Puja Timing:
- Start of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi Tithi: September 16, 2024, at 05:10 PM
- End of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi Tithi: September 17, 2024, at 11:44 AM
- Puja Timing: 06:07 AM - 11:44 AM
- Ganesh Visarjan Timing: 03:19 PM - 04:51 PM
Benefits of Observing Fast:
According to ancient legends, during their exile, the Pandavas, along with Draupadi, were advised by Lord Krishna to observe the Anant Vrat (fast) to overcome their hardships and reclaim their lost kingdom and prosperity. The observance of this vrat is believed to grant lasting rewards according to one's wishes.
On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees tie the Anant Sutra, which is believed to embody the presence of Lord Vishnu. The Anant Sutra should have 14 knots, symbolizing the 14 worlds. This vrat is considered an excellent means for achieving both material success and spiritual liberation. For special benefits, it is suggested to observe the vrat continuously for fourteen years.