Anant Chaturdashi 2026 — Lucknow
Anant Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada, is dedicated to Vishnu in his infinite (Anant) form and is the last day of the Ganesh festival.
In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi is on Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Shukla Chaturdashi begins: 24 Sept 2026, 11:18 PM
- Shukla Chaturdashi ends: 25 Sept 2026, 11:07 PM
Date and timings for Lucknow.
How the date is fixed
Anant Chaturdashi falls on Shukla Chaturdashi of Bhadrapada. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Lucknow. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Devotees tie a sacred thread with fourteen knots (anant sutra) and worship Vishnu; in Maharashtra and elsewhere the Ganesh idols are taken out in grand processions and immersed (Ganesh visarjan).
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Frequently asked questions
When is Anant Chaturdashi in 2026?
In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi is on Friday, 25 September 2026. (Lucknow)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Anant Chaturdashi?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.