Anant Chaturdashi Puja marks the culmination of the Ganesh festival with prayers to Lord Vishnu (in his Ananta form) and the traditional immersion (visarjan) of Ganesh idols.
90 min Physical Festival Pujas
Why perform Anant Chaturdashi Puja?
Marks a devotional close to the Ganesh Chaturthi festival period
Invokes Lord Vishnu's blessings in his eternal (Ananta) form
Brings community together for the immersion ceremony
When should Anant Chaturdashi Puja be performed?
Observed on the 14th day after Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the end of the 10 or 11-day festival.
How is Anant Chaturdashi Puja performed?
Anant Puja
Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his Ananta form, often with a sacred thread (Ananta Sutra) tied on the wrist.
Final Ganesh Aarti
A final aarti is performed for the Ganesh idol before immersion.
Visarjan
The idol is respectfully immersed in water, marking the festival's close.
Items needed (Samagri)
An Ananta Sutra (sacred thread)
Flowers and akshat
Items for the immersion procession
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ananta Sutra?
It's a sacred thread, often with 14 knots, tied around the wrist during this puja as a symbol of Lord Vishnu's protection.
Does every family immerse their Ganesh idol on this day?
Many do, though some immerse on the 3rd, 5th, or 7th day instead, per family tradition.
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