Anant Chaturdashi Vrat – Anata Padmanabha Vrata

Anant Vrat, a vrata dedicated to Lord Ananta Padmanabha Swamy, is observed on the fourteenth day in Shukla Paksha during Bhadrapad month (Bhadra Shukla Chaturdasi). Anant means the infinite and endless. Anant Padmanbha is Lord Vishnu reclining on Snake Ananta in Anata Sayana posture. The Anant Sayana posture of Lord Vishnu resembles his concern and thoughts about the Universe and its prosperity. It is believed that Anant Padmanabha thinks about the future of the world.

 Anant Padmanabha puja makes devotees free from all their sorrows and keeps them in active form to obey any type of challenge from their enemies. Throughout India, Anant Chaturdashi vrat is observed with utmost devotion. In North Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and some more regions, in South Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Anant vow is observered.

Especially, in South Indian states, Ananta Vratham is observed in festive atmosphere. Special sweets and other recipes are prepared on the day and half of them are offered to Brahmins. Anantha Vratham is observed for 14 consecutive years for marital bliss and prosperity of the family.

Anant Charturdashi is the culmination day of Ganesh Navratri festival or Ganeshotsav. On this day, Ganesh Visarjan (Ganpati immersion) is performed.

 

Anant Chaturdashi Vrata in 2009

Anant Vrata 2010 – Anantha Vratam

Anant Vrata, Anantha Vratam, also refeered as Anant Padmanabha swamy vratha, is a puja to Lord Vishnu observed on Anant Chaturdashi day. In 2010, the date of Anant Vrata or Anant Chaturdasi is September 22. Anant Vrat is performed on the fourteenth day in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month.

Ananta Vratam is dedicated to Lord Ananta Padmanabha Swamy, who is Lord Vishnu appears in Anant Sayana form, reclines on Ananta (Aadi Seshu – Snake Anant). Anant vrata is performed by married couple for marital bliss.

Why Ananta Vrata is performed?

Devotees of Lord Vishnu believe that worship of Lord Vishnu in the form of Ananta Padmanabha, will remove their sorrows. The word ‘Ananta’ itself gives the meaning – endless. Endless joy and happiness is provided by performing Anantha Vratham. Ananta Vratam has to be observed for 14 consecutive years by married couple for their long and everlasting bond of love and affection.

Legend of Ananta Vrata:

The legend and the Anant Vrat Katha are mentioned in several Puranas. According to some legends, Lord Krishna suggested King Yudhishtira to observe Anant Vrata for 14 continuous years to get rid of his sorrows and to bring back his wealth and kingdom that he lost in gambling game of Kauravas.

Ananta Daaram – Sacred thread of Anant Vrata:

The important ritual of Anant Vrata is tying the Sacred Thread, Anant Daara, to hand. The performers of Anant Vrata place the Anant Daaram along with the idol of Anant Padmanabha to sanctify the thread. Anant Daara is worshipped along with the Lord by showering turmeric powder, kumkum and akshata and all other pujas. Ananta Daara is made of 14 strands which indicate the 14 years of the observance of Anantha Vratha. In some places people prepare it of 14 knots.

After performing Ananta Vratham, women tie Anantha Daaram on their left hand men on to their right hand or vice versa. In some regions, devotees prepare an idol of Lord Anantha Padmanabha swami with Durva (garika or darbha) grass blades and worship the Lord with placing it in a bamboo basket.

Ganesh immersion on Anant Chaturdashi day

Anant Chaturdashi – Anant Chaturthi

Anant Chatudashi or Anant Chaturthi is the auspicious day which falls on the fourteenth day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapad month. In 2009, the date of Anant Chaturdashi is September 3. On Anant Chaturdasi day, Ananta Padmanabha Swamy (Lord Vishnu) is worshipped. Anant Vrat or Ananta Vratham is observed on Anant Chaturdashi for wellness of devotees’ families.

Anant Chaturthi is observed on the tenth day after Ganesh Chavithi, observed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Ganesh Navratri is continued till Anant Chaturdashi from Vinayaka Chavithi, for ten days. Ganesh Nimajjan or Ganapati immersion takes place on Anant Chaturdasi in most of the places in India. Ananta Chautrdashi is the culmination day for Ganesh Navarathri.

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