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Ganesh Visarjan

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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

  1. Do a final aarti and offer modaks at home.

  2. Carry the idol in procession with dhol, tasha and chants.

  3. Immerse the idol, asking Ganesha to return next year.

  4. Tie the Anant sutra after Vishnu puja.

Questions

When is Ganesh Visarjan in 2027?

Ganesh Visarjan 2027 is on Tuesday, 14 September 2027. Shukla Chaturdashi tithi begins at 12:39 AM on Tuesday 14 September and ends at 2:48 AM on Wednesday 15 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.

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