Dwadashi Tithi: Meaning & Significance
🪔 · Tithi 12 (Shukla) & 27 (Krishna)
Bhadra (Auspicious)
Auspicious, often paired with Ekadashi fast-breaking
Harmonious | Bhadra | Giving
Dwadashi is the twelfth Tithi of each lunar fortnight, part of the Bhadra ("auspicious") group. It is closely tied to Ekadashi, traditionally the day on which the Ekadashi fast is broken (Parana).
Occurs At
12 (Shukla) & 27 (Krishna)
Classical Group
Bhadra (Auspicious)
Ruling Deity
Vishnu
Nature
Auspicious, often paired with Ekadashi fast-breaking
Significance of Dwadashi
Dwadashi carries a harmonious, generous quality, dedicated like Ekadashi to Vishnu, and associated with charitable giving.
Harmonious
Generous
Auspicious
Breaking the Fast
Dwadashi is traditionally when the Ekadashi fast is broken (Parana), making it a day of completion and continued devotion.
Activities Suited to Dwadashi
Dwadashi favours breaking the Ekadashi fast, Vishnu worship and charitable giving.
Favourable For
- Breaking the ekadashi fast (parana)
- Vishnu worship
- Charitable giving
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Ruling Deity
Vishnu
Classical Group
Bhadra (Auspicious)
The Deity of Dwadashi — Vishnu
Dwadashi, like Ekadashi, is dedicated to Vishnu — the two Tithis are closely linked in devotional practice, with Dwadashi marking the completion of the preceding day's fast.
Dwadashi in the Panchanga
Dwadashi belongs to the Bhadra (auspicious) group of Tithis, recurring at Tithis 2, 7 and 12, sharing the steady, wellbeing-oriented character of Dwitiya and Saptami.
People Also Ask
What does Dwadashi mean?
Dwadashi is the twelfth Tithi of each lunar fortnight, traditionally when the Ekadashi fast is broken.
Is Dwadashi auspicious?
Yes, Dwadashi belongs to the Bhadra (auspicious) group of Tithis.
Which deity is associated with Dwadashi?
Dwadashi, like Ekadashi, is dedicated to Vishnu.
What is Parana?
Parana is the ritual breaking of the Ekadashi fast, traditionally performed on the following Dwadashi.
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