Story of Anant Chaturdashi

Anant Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed by Hindus and Jains worldwide. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his Anant or Infinite form. People make a commitment to the Lord and observe the Anant Vrat to get release from sorrow and suffering.

The word ‘Anant’ means endless and devotees believe that Lord Narayana will clear all the difficulties in one’s life, if the Anant Vrata is observed with utmost devotion. Some people observe this Vrata continuously for fourteen years. The Anant Shayna form of Lord Vishnu is worshipped today. Vishnu’s reclining posture represents the state of inactivity and is the form of Narayana before the evolution of the worlds and the creation of man.