Festival 2042 · Ganesh visarjan and Anant Vrat (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi)
Anant Chaturdashi 2042
Sunday, 28 September 2042
Tithi begins: Sat 27 Sep, 11:04 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 28 Sep, 7:42 PM 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 2042?
Anant Chaturdashi 2042 falls on Sunday, 28 September 2042. The tithi begins Sat 27 Sep, 11:04 PM IST and ends Sun 28 Sep, 7:42 PM 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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