Anant Chaturdashi: which wrist should men and women tie the sacred thread on

The chaturdashi tithi of the shukla paksha in the month of Bhadrapada holds great significance in Sanatan Dharma. This year Anant Chaturdashi will be observed with devotion on Friday, September 25. The day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu in his Anant form. During the puja on this day, an old tradition of tying an anant sutra on the wrist is followed, and this thread is considered very sacred.

Many people wonder why this anant sutra is tied, and which wrist is correct for it. The scriptures lay out clear rules on this. Here is why this thread is tied on Anant Chaturdashi and the correct way to tie it.

The anant sutra worn on Anant Chaturdashi is not just a protective thread, it is considered a subtle, benevolent form of Lord Vishnu himself. The main purpose of tying this sacred thread on the wrist is to receive the blessings of Lord Anant, that is, Vishnu. It is also tied to guard against known and unknown troubles that come in life. According to the scriptures, this thread gives a person mental strength, confidence and protection from negative forces. Wearing this thread is believed to reduce life's challenges and provide protection from every side, which is why wearing this sacred thread after performing puja on this auspicious day is considered special.

The scriptures set out clear and strict rules on tying this thread, which are considered necessary to follow. According to these rules, men and unmarried girls should always tie the anant sutra on the wrist of their right hand. In the Sanatan tradition, the right side of a man's body is considered primary for auspicious occasions and religious rituals.

This rule is different only for married women. Married women should tie this protective thread on the wrist of their left hand. According to the scriptures, a woman's left side is considered connected to her fortune and her husband. This is why both men and women should wear this sacred thread on their respective hands.

According to the scriptures, tying the anant sutra on the right hand brings several special spiritual benefits. It is a religious belief that tying this protective thread on the right hand of men and unmarried girls, and on the left hand of married women, brings the blessings of Lord Anant.

Tying the thread on the right hand is believed to help the body's energy flow in the right direction and strengthen a person's mental state. This is believed to guard against known and unknown obstacles in life and increase confidence. Only when a person ties this sacred thread while following the complete method and rules laid out in the scriptures do they receive the full benefit of the puja and vrat. This is why tying the anant sutra on the right hand on this auspicious day is considered a tradition.