What Is Anant Chaturdashi? Know Why 14 Knots Are Tied In The Anant Sutra
Anant Chaturdashi is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees worship the deity in his Ananta form, symbolising the eternal and infinite nature of the deity. It is observed on the 14th day (Chaturdashi) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival is also associated with the conclusion of the 10-day Ganesh…
Anant Chaturdashi is a significant Hindu festival observed in honor of Lord Vishnu, celebrated on the 14th day of the waxing moon in the Bhadrapada month. It symbolizes the eternal and infinite nature of the deity. The festival coincides with the end of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities and is also referred to as Anant Chaudas or Ganesh Chaudas. On this day, devotees pray to Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form, which represents the infinite nature of the deity. The festival is observed on September 25, 2026.
One of the key rituals of Anant Chaturdashi involves tying the Anant Sutra, a sacred thread with 14 knots, which holds religious importance. According to Hindu tradition, the number 14 is associated with the 14 worlds in Hindu cosmology and symbolizes the 14 divine forms of Lord Vishnu. The knots tied during the Anant Vrat represent a commitment to faith, devotion, and protection. Some devotees observe the vow of the Anant Vrat for 14 consecutive years, although practices may vary among different families and communities.
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