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Anant Chaturdashi 2023: Ganesh Utsav's final day, or its conclusion is when the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony is held. Popularly, this day is also regarded as Anant Chaturdashi. As the devotees wish their beloved Lord Ganesha farewell to return to his place and make a pledge to return the next year, the sacred day of Ganpati Visarjan is celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur. The Lord Ganesh idol is displayed in magnificent pandals, homes, and several public locations to mark the celebration. The enormous Visarjan, or immersion of the idol of Lord Ganpati in the sea or another water body marks the end of Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations. There are certain rituals and do’s and don’ts that need to be followed while observing the Ganpati visarjan. This year, Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 28th September 2023. 

Anant Chaturdashi 2023: Do’s And Don’ts

1. The visarjan should take place during the shubh muhurat and at the appropriate time only. The devotees must not immerse the idol during inappropriate muhurat/time. 

2. Don't send Ganpati Bappa to his heavenly home without providing him with the food he'll need for the trip back. 

3. Once Lord Ganesha has been brought outside for the visarjan, do not shut the door to your home. Until the family returns from the immersion, one family member must remain at home and keep the door open. 

4. If at all possible, devotees must do the immersion procedure in a bucket or drum at home.

5. Those who live close to natural water bodies, such as oceans, rivers, ponds and lakes, can proceed to the authorised site for immersion if the idol cannot be submerged at home. 

6. The conclusive puja and aarti must be performed at home rather than at the location of the visarjan. 

One must conduct the Ganpati Vijarjan during the shubh muhurat and appropriate time. (Image Source: Canva)

Anant Chaturdashi 2023: Puja Vidhi/Rituals For Ganpati Visarjan 

- All of the family, friends, and relatives must gather on the day of Ganesh Visarjan for Lord Ganesha aarti in the early morning. Lord Ganesha should be presented with modak, fruits, flowers, and other delicacies as offerings.

- As soon as the aarti is over, Lord Ganesha's idol is ready for Visarjan and should be taken to the location where it must be submerged amid a lot of enthusiasm, celebration, dance, and music. 

- Take Ganpati Bappa's blessings by putting akshat and dahi on his hands before wishing him farewell. Additionally, place Lord Ganesha's idol in every room of your home for to attract luck and his mercy. 

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- Place coconut, jaggery, and grains within a red cloth tied to the idol of Lord Ganesha. The meal is thought to be for Lord Ganesha as he makes a long journey back home.

- Offer a coconut to Ganpati Bappa and break it all at once when you leave the house for Visarjan with Lord Ganesha's idol. Lord Ganesha must be submerged in the water together with the coconut.



(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.) 

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