Festival 2031 · Ganesh visarjan and Anant Vrat (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi)
Anant Chaturdashi 2031
Monday, 29 September 2031
Tithi begins: Mon 29 Sep, 4:59 AM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 30 Sep, 2:33 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Anant Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi and is the closing day of Ganeshotsav, when large Ganesha idols are immersed with processions.
It is also the day of the Anant Vrat to Vishnu in his endless (Ananta) form, in which a sacred thread with fourteen knots is tied on the arm.
How it is observed
- Ganesha visarjan with aarti.
- Anant Vrat puja and tying the Anant sutra.
- Reading the Anant katha.
- Charity on the day.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Anant Chaturdashi in 2031?
Anant Chaturdashi 2031 falls on Monday, 29 September 2031. The tithi begins Mon 29 Sep, 4:59 AM IST and ends Tue 30 Sep, 2:33 AM IST (Delhi).
How many days after Ganesh Chaturthi is Anant Chaturdashi?
Ten days after the installation day, when the full Ganeshotsav ends.
Why does the date of Anant Chaturdashi change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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