Anant Chaturdashi fast is observed on the Chaturdashi tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This time Anant Chaturdashi fast is in Ravi Yoga, but on that day there is a shadow of Bhadra along with Agni Panchak. On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, worship the eternal form of Lord Vishnu and tie the Anant thread or Raksha Sutra with 14 knots in the right hand. This protects the person, he becomes free from fear and by the grace of Vishnu, he attains Vaikuntha at the end of his life. Know from Kashi's Astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt about Ravi Yoga, Agni Panchak, Bhadra, Muhurta, and puja method formed on Anant Chaturdashi.
What is the exact date of Anant Chaturdashi 2023?
According to the Vedic calendar, the Chaturdashi tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month starts from 10.18 pm on 27th September and this date will end on 28th September at 06.49 pm. On the basis of Udayatithi, Anant Chaturdashi's fast will be observed on 28th September.
When is the puja muhurat of Anant Chaturdashi 2023?
The auspicious time for worshiping Anant Chaturdashi fast on 28th September is from 06.12 am to 06.49 pm. The puja time on this day is 12 hours 37 minutes.
Anant Chaturdashi 2023 in Ravi Yoga
Ravi Yoga is being formed on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. Ravi's Yoga starts from 06:12 in the morning and will continue till 01:48 in the night. Sun God is more powerful in Ravi Yoga. This is an auspicious yoga.
Shadow of Agni Panchak and Bhadra on Anant Chaturdashi 2023
There is Agni Panchak throughout the day on Anant Chaturdashi. Agni Panchak has started from 26th September, in which work related to fire is prohibited. The shadow of Bhadra is from 06:49 pm till 04:06 am the next day.
On that day, Bhadra resides on earth and no auspicious work is done during that time. However, fasting and worshiping during Bhadra and Panchak is not prohibited. Bhadra is starting on the day of Anant Chaturdashi when the puja auspicious time is ending. During Panchak, only certain activities are prohibited, except fasting and worship.
Anant Chaturdashi's fast and worship method
On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, resolve to fast and worship after taking a bath in the morning. After that install a Kalash in the puja room. Then install the idol of Lord Vishnu sleeping on Sheshnag. After that take a thread or Raksha Sutra and tie 14 knots in it. Keep it also at the place of worship.
After this, while chanting the mantra Om Anantaya Namah, worship Lord Vishnu and the infinite thread with Akshat, flowers, roli, garland, incense, lamp, scent, etc. Then tie the infinite thread or Anant Raksha Sutra in your right hand. . Women should tie that thread on their left hand. Then listen to the story of Anant Chaturdashi fast. Accept the Prasad. Take blessings by feeding the Brahmin. By observing this fast for 14 years one gets immense blessings of Lord Vishnu.
