गणेश विसर्जन
Ganesh Visarjan
Anant Chaturdashi, the tenth day, when Ganesha idols are carried in procession and immersed in water.
About Ganesh Visarjan
Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi, ends the ten-day Ganesh festival. Huge processions in Mumbai and Pune carry the idols to the sea, rivers and lakes.
Anant Chaturdashi is also the day of Lord Vishnu as Anant. Devotees tie an Anant sutra of fourteen knots on the arm for protection.
How to celebrate
Do a final aarti and offer modaks at home.
Carry the idol in procession with dhol, tasha and chants.
Immerse the idol, asking Ganesha to return next year.
Tie the Anant sutra after Vishnu puja.
Questions
When is Ganesh Visarjan in 2026?
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 is on Friday, 25 September 2026. Shukla Chaturdashi tithi begins at 11:18 PM on Thursday 24 September and ends at 11:07 PM on Friday 25 September IST.
Why is Ganesha immersed in water?
Immersion returns the clay form to the elements, and sends Ganesha back to Mount Kailash until the next year.
What is the Anant sutra?
A red or yellow thread with fourteen knots tied after Vishnu puja on Anant Chaturdashi, for protection through the year.
Around Ganesh Visarjan
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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