New Delhi: Anant Chaturdashi 2026 will be observed on Friday, September 25. The festival arrives with a unique blend of devotion: devotees worship Lord
Vishnu as Anant Dev, while for those observing the complete Ganeshotsav, the same day marks the grand farewell to Ganpati Bappa.
If you are confused about whether Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 24 or 25, the answer is September 25. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins late on September 24 but continues through September 25, making Friday the festival day.
Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Date and tithi
| Detail | Timing |
| Anant Chaturdashi | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | September 24, 11:18 PM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | September 25, 11:06 PM |
| Main Ganesh Visarjan | September 25 |
| Deity Worshipped | Lord Vishnu as Anant Dev |
The Tithi timings can be location-sensitive, so devotees should check their local Panchang for city-specific calculations.
Anant Chaturdashi puja muhurat 2026
Anant Chaturdashi is observed with Anant Vrat and Vishnu Puja. The puja traditionally includes worship of Anant Dev, offerings, the Anant Sutra and recitation of the vrat katha.
Rather than following one universal clock time across India, devotees should choose the auspicious period according to their local Panchang, as sunrise and other astronomical calculations vary by location.
Why Is Anant Chaturdashi significant?
Anant Chaturdashi is dedicated to the Anant form of Lord Vishnu, representing the divine’s eternal and infinite aspect.
A major ritual of the day is tying the Anant Sutra, traditionally made with 14 knots. The knots are associated with the 14 worlds, giving the simple thread a deeper symbolic meaning.
The vrat is also connected with the traditional Sushila and Kaundinya Katha, which centres on faith, devotion and the consequences of disrespecting the sacred vow.
For devotees, the day is less about elaborate rituals and more about renewing faith and remembering Vishnu’s eternal form.
When is Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi 2026?
For devotees following the full 10-day Ganeshotsav, Ganesh Visarjan will take place on Friday, September 25, on Anant Chaturdashi.
However, not every household keeps Ganpati for ten days. Depending on family and regional tradition, Visarjan may also be performed after 1.5, 3, 5 or 7 days.
Ganesh Visarjan 2026: New Delhi Muhurat
For New Delhi on September 25, current Panchang-based Choghadiya windows include:
- Labh: 7:41 AM–9:11 AM
- Amrit: 9:11 AM–10:42 AM
- Shubh: 12:12 PM–1:43 PM
- Char: 4:44 PM–6:14 PM
These timings are location-specific. Devotees in Mumbai, Pune, Noida or other cities should check the Panchang for their location before planning the immersion.
What happens before Ganesh Visarjan?
Before Bappa leaves the home, devotees traditionally perform the final puja and Aarti, offer flowers, Durva and bhog, and seek forgiveness for any shortcomings during the festival.
The idol is then carried with prayers and the familiar chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” before immersion.
For many families, this is the most emotional moment of Ganeshotsav. The celebration that began with Ganpati’s arrival ends with a farewell—but the devotion continues beyond the physical presence of the idol.
Anant Chaturdashi 2026: The significance of the day
Anant Chaturdashi brings two important traditions together.
For Vishnu devotees, it is a day for Anant Vrat and worship of Anant Dev. For devotees completing the traditional Ganeshotsav, it is the day to bid farewell to Bappa through Visarjan.
That is what makes September 25 so significant in the festive calendar. One part of the day is about remembering the eternal form of Vishnu; another is about lovingly saying goodbye to Ganpati with the hope that he returns again next year.
Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Written by: Tanya Singh of Astropatri.com. For feedback, please write to hello@astropatri.com.
