Quick answer: Anant Chaturdashi 2026 is on Friday, 25 September 2026, the tenth day of Ganeshotsav and the day of the grand Ganesh visarjan. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu as Ananta, tie a 14-knot sacred thread (Anant), and immerse the Ganesh murti.

Anant Chaturdashi closes the ten-day Ganeshotsav and is itself a sacred vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his infinite (Ananta) form. In America, it is the day most temples hold their main Ganesh visarjan. This guide covers the 2026 date, the vrat vidhi, and US observance.

  • Anant Chaturdashi 2026Friday, 25 September 2026
  • OccasionFinal day of Ganeshotsav; Ganesh visarjan
  • DeityLord Vishnu as Ananta (the infinite)
  • Sacred threadAnant — traditionally with 14 knots

What is Anant Chaturdashi?

Anant Chaturdashi honours Lord Vishnu as Ananta, the endless and infinite. The vrat is linked to the Mahabharata, where Sri Krishna advised the Pandavas to observe it to overcome hardship. Devotees worship Ananta, tie a blessed sacred thread called the Anant, and pray for protection and prosperity. Falling on the last day of Ganeshotsav, it also carries the emotional farewell of the Ganesh visarjan.

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Anant vrat vidhi

  1. Bathe and observe a fast (full or fruit-based) as your health allows.
  2. Set up a clean space and worship Lord Vishnu as Ananta, often with an image or a kalash.
  3. Prepare the Anant thread — a cotton or silk thread traditionally tied with 14 knots, sometimes turmeric-coloured.
  4. Offer flowers, incense, a lamp and naivedya while chanting Vishnu’s names.
  5. Tie the blessed Anant thread on the wrist (men on the right, women on the left, per common practice).
  6. Conclude with aarti and share prasad; keep the thread on for the traditional period.

US observance and Ganesh visarjan

  • Most US temples hold their main Ganesh visarjan in on-site eco-tanks on this day.
  • Families performing home visarjan immerse their clay Ganesha in a tub and use the clay water for plants.
  • Working devotees may do the vrat and visarjan in the evening, or shift the public programme to the adjacent weekend.
  • Confirm your temple’s immersion timing on its official schedule.

For immersion methods and rules, see our Ganesh visarjan 2026 USA guide. For the full festival, visit the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 USA guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Anant Chaturdashi 2026?

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 is on Friday, 25 September 2026, the tenth and final day of Ganeshotsav and the day of the grand Ganesh visarjan.

What is the significance of Anant Chaturdashi?

It honours Lord Vishnu as Ananta, the infinite. The vrat, linked to the Mahabharata, is observed for protection and prosperity, and coincides with the Ganesh visarjan.

What is the Anant thread?

The Anant is a blessed cotton or silk thread traditionally tied with 14 knots, worn on the wrist after the puja as a symbol of divine protection.

How is the Anant vrat performed?

Devotees bathe, fast, worship Vishnu as Ananta, prepare and bless the 14-knot Anant thread, tie it on the wrist, and conclude with aarti and prasad.

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Which wrist is the Anant thread tied on?

By common practice, men tie it on the right wrist and women on the left, though customs vary by family and region.

Is Anant Chaturdashi the same as Ganesh visarjan day?

They fall on the same day. Anant Chaturdashi is the Vishnu vrat, and it is also when the ten-day Ganeshotsav ends with the visarjan.

Can I observe the vrat while working in the US?

Yes. Many US devotees keep a lighter fast, perform the puja in the morning or evening, and join the temple visarjan or do a home immersion.

What do US temples do on this day?

Most US temples hold their main Ganesh visarjan in eco-tanks on Anant Chaturdashi. Check your temple’s official schedule for the immersion time.