The Chaturdashi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is known as Anant Chaturdashi. On this day, there is a provision of worship and fasting of Lord Vishnu. This day is also called Anant Chaudas. People also bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa on this day. According to religious beliefs, fasting and worship of Anant Chaturdashi brings happiness, prosperity and glory. That is why people do special worship on this day.
When is the fast of Anant Chaturdashi?
On Anant Chaturdashi, there is a provision of worshiping Lord Vishnu seated on Sheshnag. This time the fast of Anant Chaturdashi will be observed on 17th September. This day is also the birth anniversary of Dev Shilpi Lord Vishwakarma.
Tie Anant Sutra in the hand
On this day, during the worship of Lord Vishnu, one should keep the thread of fourteen granthi in front of him and worship him with full rituals. During this time, this Anant Sutra should be awakened with the mantras of Lord Vishnu. After performing the Puja with full rituals, this fourteen-granth Anant Sutra should be tied on the right arm of men and on the left arm of women.
Easy measures for happiness and prosperity
By wearing this Anant Sutra, the grace of Lord Vishnu remains on the devotees and happiness, prosperity and glory are also attained. If you want special blessings of God on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, then you can adopt these special measures.
Do not eat salt on the day of Anant Chaturdashi
On this day, after waking up in the morning and taking a bath, one should take a vow of fasting. During the vow of fasting, one should meditate on the form of Lord Vishnu seated in Ksheer Sagar. On this day, it is a rule to consume salt-free fruits during the fast. All the devotees who observe fast must take care of this. ( PLC & GT )
