Ganesh Visarjan Timings After 9 PM for Office-Goers on Anant Chaturdashi

Bringing the vibrant 10-day Ganesh Utsav festivities to a grand and emotional conclusion, devotees across the nation are bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha on the auspicious occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, celebrated on Friday, September 25, 2026. The day carries dual spiritual significance, as households observe both Ganpati Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi Vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s infinite cosmic form with the sacred Anant Sutra tying ritual. For working professionals and office-goers returning home late in the evening, celebrated Astropatri astrologer Chandresh Sharma highlights that the final and most beneficial nocturnal immersion window—the Labh Muhurat—will remain open between 9:14 PM and 10:44 PM tonight, offering a complete window to bid Bappa a spiritually aligned farewell before the countdown to next year begins.Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat Schedule for September 25 VisarjanAstrological calculations outline four distinct Choghadiya muhurats distributed throughout the day, enabling devotees to select convenient immersion timings according to household schedules:Time SlotChoghadiya Muhurat TypeAstrological Significance6:11 AM to 10:42 AMChar, Labh & AmritHighly auspicious morning window for household idols12:13 PM to 1:44 PMShubhIdeal afternoon slot for community pandal processions4:45 PM to 6:15 PMCharFavorable twilight period before sunset9:14 PM to 10:44 PMLabhBest evening window for office-goers and late ceremoniesDevotees unable to step out during regular daytime hours can safely prepare their concluding evening prayers and complete water immersions within the 9:14 PM to 10:44 PM Labh cycle without violating shastric protocols.Essential Pre-Immersion Rituals: Step-by-Step Puja Rules and Kshama PrarthanaBefore initiating the journey toward immersion water bodies or home tubs, strict traditional protocols must be observed to maintain the sanctity of the departure ceremony. Devotees should thoroughly cleanse the altar area, offer fresh yellow flowers, sacred Durva grass, seasonal fruits, and Lord Ganesha’s favorite modaks and laddoos. Perform the concluding Aarti accompanied by family members, praying for domestic peace, protection, and prosperity. It is mandatory to recite the Kshama Prarthana (apology prayer) at the close of the aarti, humbly seeking forgiveness from the deity for any inadvertent ritual lapses or omissions made over the 10-day stay.Bidding Farewell with Reverence: The Sacred Displacement and Journey PotliBecause spiritual tradition considers the deity an honored celestial guest, the departure must be conducted with gentle devotion rather than haste. Prior to lifting the idol, gently shift the Ganesha murti slightly forward from its established pedestal (Patta), symbolically signaling the conclusion of the sthapana and granting the deity permission to depart. Offer Bappa a final meal (Bhog), and prepare a small fabric journey bundle (Potli) filled with dry sweets, betel nuts (supari), coins, and grain to accompany the murti on its symbolic journey back to Mount Kailash. The idol should then be immersed reverently in natural bodies or eco-friendly water tanks to the resonant chant of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Laukariya."