Anant Chaturdashi, the festival of worship of Lord Vishnu, is on 17 September (Tuesday). It is also known as Anant Chaudas. It is believed that observing a fast on Anant Chaturdashi and worshipping with rituals in the auspicious time removes obstacles in life. On this day, the infinite forms of Lord Vishnu are worshipped. People observe a fast, read the Vrat Katha and tie the Anant Sutra yellow thread. Which has fourteen knots. All wishes are fulfilled by observing a fast on this day and reciting the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra. This fast is observed with the desire for wealth, prosperity, happiness and children etc. It is believed that on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, after creating the 14 worlds, Lord Vishnu appeared in fourteen forms for its protection and maintenance and began to appear infinite, so Anant Chaturdashi is considered a symbol of the 14 worlds and the 14 forms of Lord Vishnu.
According to astrologers, the fourteen knots of the Anant Sutra symbolize Bhulok, Bhuvalok, Svalok, Mahalok, Janlok, Tapolok, Brahmalok, Atal, Vital, Satal, Rasatal, Talatal, Mahatal, and Patal Lok. Shopping for Anant has begun for Anant Puja.
Auspicious time for Anant Puja: Astrologer Rakesh Mishra said that Lord Vishnu’s Anant form is worshipped on the Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadra month. This time Lord Vishnu’s Anant form will be worshipped on Tuesday. According to Mithila Panchang, Chaturdashi Tithi is starting from 1:15 pm on 16 September and will end at 11.09 pm on 17 September. Therefore, Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 17 September in Udaya Tithi. Puja Shubh Muhurta is from 8.52 am to 1.31 pm.
worship rituals
On this day, wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
After taking bath, light a lamp in the temple at home.
Anoint the gods and goddesses with Ganga water.
If possible, keep a fast on this day.
In Ganesh Puja, the first symbol of Ganesh Ji is made, which is Swastika. Ganesh Ji is the first worshipped deity, hence there is a tradition of making Swastika at the beginning of the worship.
Offer flowers to Lord Ganesha.
Also offer Durva grass to Lord Ganesha. According to religious beliefs, offering Durva grass pleases Lord Ganesha.
Apply vermillion to Lord Ganesha.
Meditate on Lord Ganesha.
Offer flowers and basil leaves to Lord Vishnu.
Also offer bhog to Ganesha and Lord Vishnu. You can also offer modaks or laddus to Ganesha. Take special care that only satvik things are offered to God. Do include Tulsi in the bhog of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Vishnu does not accept bhog without Tulsi.
On this holy day, worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu.
Meditate on God as much as possible on this day.
