Anant Chaturdashi Marks Ganesh Chaturthi’s Final Day

Anant Chaturdashi is the last day of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

During this festival, people bring Ganesha idols into their homes and communities.

On Anant Chaturdashi, they take the idols for immersion.

This ceremony is called Ganesh Visarjan.

The idols may be immersed in the sea, a lake or a river.

Devotees believe that Lord Ganesha leaves on this day.

They also believe he promises to return next year.

The day is marked with prayers, celebrations and messages of goodwill.