Faith & Spirituality: Two raw bananas and a handful of wheat can change your fortune; perform these rituals on Anant Chaturdashi..

Anant Chaturdashi holds special religious significance in Hinduism. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Anant Chaturdashi will be celebrated on September 25 this year. This day is considered particularly auspicious for worshipping and revering the 'Anant' (infinite) form of Lord Vishnu. Religious beliefs hold that worshipping Lord Vishnu with proper rituals and observing a fast on this day alleviates life's troubles and invokes the grace of Lord Shri Hari. Pandit Kalki Ram, an astrologer from Ayodhya, explains that Anant Chaturdashi is a sacred festival of Sanatan Dharma. On this day, devotees observe a fast and worship the infinite form of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is called 'Anant' because He has neither a beginning nor an end.

**Chant this mantra**
Pandit Kalki Ram suggests that, if possible, one should bring two raw bananas home the day before Anant Chaturdashi. On the day of the festival, wake up during *Brahma Muhurta* (the auspicious pre-dawn period) and bathe. Afterward, dye a piece of white cloth with turmeric and spread it at the place of worship. Place the two raw bananas and a turmeric knot on this cloth. Then, while meditating on Lord Vishnu, chant the mantra 'Om Anantaya Namah' 12 times. According to Pandit Kalki Ram, 'Anant' is one of the many names of Lord Vishnu; therefore, chanting this mantra while meditating on His infinite form on this day is considered highly rewarding.

**How ​​to overcome financial crises**
According to Pandit Kalki Ram, if a person is grappling with financial difficulties, they should fill a flower pot or a brass bowl with clean wheat on the evening of Anant Chaturdashi. Place a turmeric knot inside it. Next, place the bowl in front of you, light a lamp near the turmeric knot, and chant the mantra 'Om Anantaya Namah' 108 times. Once the chanting is complete, cover the wheat-filled vessel with a yellow cloth and place it in a clean spot in the kitchen. Religious belief holds that this remedy helps invoke Lord Vishnu's grace and brings relief from financial troubles.

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