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Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Anant Chaturdashi in 2026 falls on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:49 AM – 12:37 PM IST.
The date
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:49 AM – 12:37 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Panchang on 24 September 2026
The day's own panchang readings — the nakshatra and tithi that define the date — computed for Delhi by the engine:
| Limb | Value | Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (Avittam) | 10:35 AM |
| Tithi | Shukla Trayodashi | 11:30 PM |
| Sunrise | 6:11 AM | — |
| Sunset | 6:14 PM | — |
Full day — all five limbs, avoid-windows and choghadiya: Delhi panchang for 24 September 2026 →
Shubh muhurat windows
The Anant puja and thread-tying are done in the morning. For visarjan, afternoon hours are customary; the Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's shubh anchor.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:49 AM – 12:37 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Anant Chaturdashi celebrate?
Anant Chaturdashi, ten days after Ganesh Chaturthi, is the day of the Anant vrata — tying the fourteen-knot Anant thread to Vishnu — and the final, grandest day of Ganesh immersion (visarjan).
The story and significance of Anant Chaturdashi
The Anant vrata is ancient — the Mahabharata has Krishna teach it to Yudhishthira to restore lost fortune. The dora thread of fourteen knots carries the 'anant', the endless, through the year.
For Ganesh festivals it is the last immersion day, when the great pandals of Mumbai and Pune process to the sea through the night.
Anant Chaturdashi dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 September 2026 | Thursday | This page |
| 2027 | 14 September 2027 | Tuesday | Anant Chaturdashi 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Anant Chaturdashi in 2026?
Anant Chaturdashi in 2026 falls on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Anant Chaturdashi celebrate?
Anant Chaturdashi, ten days after Ganesh Chaturthi, is the day of the Anant vrata — tying the fourteen-knot Anant thread to Vishnu — and the final, grandest day of Ganesh immersion (visarjan).
What is the shubh muhurat on Anant Chaturdashi 2026?
The computed windows for 24 September 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:49 AM to 12:37 PM IST. The Anant puja and thread-tying are done in the morning. For visarjan, afternoon hours are customary; the Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's shubh anchor.
Does the Anant Chaturdashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Anant Chaturdashi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Anant Chaturdashi in 2027?
Anant Chaturdashi in 2027 falls on Tuesday, 14 September 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Anant Chaturdashi 2027 page, linked below.
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