Bhadrapad Shukl Chaturdashi or
Anant Chaturdashi, is an
auspicious day. This day is a day with twin significance. It is the last
day of the Ganesh festival, which begins with Ganesh Chaturthi.
Chaturdashi is the tenth day after Ganesh Chaturthi and it is the day
when the idols of Ganesha are immersed in water. On this day, a sacred
thread called the
Anant Chaudas Thread is worn as armlet or
round the neck by both males and females. Some prefer to tie the thread
at the main entrance door of their homes. The significance of this
thread is that Lord Ganesh should bless everyone with health, happiness
and prosperity while leaving the house and take away all miseries and
sorrows of people. Anant means endless, infinite. The thread awards
infinite happiness, by blessings of Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha.
