Dwadashi Dates 2020
Dwadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Vamana Dwadashi, falling on Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi, commemorates the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu. Govatsa Dwadashi, also known as Vasu Baras, marks the beginning of the Diwali festival season in some regions of India.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 07-Jan-2020 04:03 AM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Jan-2020 04:16 AM Wednesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 3.9°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 21 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 21-Jan-2020 02:06 AM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Jan-2020 01:45 AM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 18.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 06 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 05-Feb-2020 09:32 PM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Feb-2020 08:25 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 4.2°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 20 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 19-Feb-2020 03:02 PM Wednesday
Ends: 20-Feb-2020 04:00 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 18.0°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 07 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 06-Mar-2020 11:48 AM Friday
Ends: 07-Mar-2020 09:30 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 4.0°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 20 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 20-Mar-2020 06:00 AM Friday
Ends: 21-Mar-2020 07:56 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 17.7°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 05 Apr 2020 | — |
Begins: 04-Apr-2020 10:31 PM Saturday
Ends: 05-Apr-2020 07:26 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 3.2°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 19 Apr 2020 | — |
Begins: 18-Apr-2020 10:18 PM Saturday
Ends: 20-Apr-2020 12:43 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 17.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 04 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 04-May-2020 06:14 AM Monday
Ends: 05-May-2020 02:55 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 1.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 18 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 18-May-2020 03:09 PM Monday
Ends: 19-May-2020 05:32 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 15.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 02 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 02-Jun-2020 12:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Jun-2020 09:06 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 0.0°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 17 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 17-Jun-2020 07:51 AM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Jun-2020 09:40 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 14.2°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 01 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 01-Jul-2020 05:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Jul-2020 03:18 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 27.9°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 17 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 16-Jul-2020 11:45 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Jul-2020 12:33 AM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 12.5°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 31 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 30-Jul-2020 11:51 PM Thursday
Ends: 31-Jul-2020 10:43 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 25.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 16 Aug 2020 | — |
Begins: 15-Aug-2020 02:20 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Aug-2020 01:51 PM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 10.8°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 30 Aug 2020 | Vamana Dwadashi |
Begins: 29-Aug-2020 08:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 30-Aug-2020 08:23 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 24.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 14 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 14-Sep-2020 03:17 AM Monday
Ends: 15-Sep-2020 01:30 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 9.4°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 28 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 27-Sep-2020 07:48 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Sep-2020 09:00 PM Monday
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Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 22.8°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 14 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 13-Oct-2020 02:36 PM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Oct-2020 11:51 AM Wednesday
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Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 8.3°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 28 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 27-Oct-2020 10:48 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Oct-2020 12:55 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 22.1°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 12 Nov 2020 | Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi) |
Begins: 12-Nov-2020 12:41 AM Thursday
Ends: 12-Nov-2020 09:30 PM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 7.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 26 Nov 2020 | — |
Begins: 26-Nov-2020 05:12 AM Thursday
Ends: 27-Nov-2020 07:48 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 22.0°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 11 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 11-Dec-2020 10:04 AM Friday
Ends: 12-Dec-2020 07:02 AM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 7.4°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 26 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 26-Dec-2020 01:56 AM Saturday
Ends: 27-Dec-2020 04:20 AM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 22.3°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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Dwadashi โ Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Dwadashi?
Dwadashi is the 12th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month โ once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and holds special significance for Ekadashi observers, as the fast is broken on Dwadashi morning.
Why is Dwadashi important for Ekadashi observers?
The Ekadashi fast is traditionally broken (Parana) on Dwadashi morning, within a specific time window after sunrise. Breaking the fast at the correct time on Dwadashi is considered essential for the Ekadashi vrat to be complete and meritorious. Fasting on Dwadashi itself is discouraged.
What important festivals fall on Dwadashi?
Vamana Dwadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi) commemorates the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu. Govatsa Dwadashi, also called Vasu Baras, falling on Kartik Krishna Dwadashi, marks the beginning of the Diwali festival season in Maharashtra and Gujarat and involves the worship of cows and calves.
How is Dwadashi observed?
Ekadashi observers break their fast on Dwadashi morning with simple foods such as rice or wheat after performing Vishnu puja. On Vamana Dwadashi, devotees worship the Vamana idol with flowers, tulsi leaves, and fruits. Charitable acts and Vishnu bhajans are common across all Dwadashi observances.