Dwadashi Dates 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 09-Jan-2021 07:17 PM Saturday
Ends: 10-Jan-2021 04:53 PM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 7.4°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 25 Jan 2021 | — |
Begins: 24-Jan-2021 10:59 PM Sunday
Ends: 26-Jan-2021 12:26 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 22.8°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 08 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 08-Feb-2021 04:48 AM Monday
Ends: 09-Feb-2021 03:20 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 7.2°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 24 Feb 2021 | — |
Begins: 23-Feb-2021 06:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Feb-2021 06:07 PM Wednesday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 22.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 10 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 09-Mar-2021 03:02 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Mar-2021 02:40 PM Wednesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 6.9°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 26 Mar 2021 | — |
Begins: 25-Mar-2021 09:48 AM Thursday
Ends: 26-Mar-2021 08:22 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 22.6°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 08 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 08-Apr-2021 02:29 AM Thursday
Ends: 09-Apr-2021 03:16 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 6.1°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 24 Apr 2021 | — |
Begins: 23-Apr-2021 09:49 PM Friday
Ends: 24-Apr-2021 07:18 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 21.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 08 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 07-May-2021 03:32 PM Friday
Ends: 08-May-2021 05:21 PM Saturday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 4.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 23 May 2021 | — |
Begins: 23-May-2021 06:44 AM Sunday
Ends: 24-May-2021 03:40 AM Monday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 20.0°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 07 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 06-Jun-2021 06:20 AM Sunday
Ends: 07-Jun-2021 08:48 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 3.4°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 22 Jun 2021 | — |
Begins: 21-Jun-2021 01:33 PM Monday
Ends: 22-Jun-2021 10:23 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 18.0°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 06 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 05-Jul-2021 10:31 PM Monday
Ends: 07-Jul-2021 01:03 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 1.7°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 21 Jul 2021 | — |
Begins: 20-Jul-2021 07:18 PM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Jul-2021 04:27 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 15.9°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 05 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 04-Aug-2021 03:18 PM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Aug-2021 05:09 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 0.1°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 19 Aug 2021 | — |
Begins: 19-Aug-2021 01:07 AM Thursday
Ends: 19-Aug-2021 10:55 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 13.9°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 04 Sep 2021 | — |
Begins: 03-Sep-2021 07:44 AM Friday
Ends: 04-Sep-2021 08:24 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 28.6°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 18 Sep 2021 | Vamana Dwadashi |
Begins: 17-Sep-2021 08:09 AM Friday
Ends: 18-Sep-2021 06:56 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 12.3°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 03 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 02-Oct-2021 11:11 PM Saturday
Ends: 03-Oct-2021 10:30 PM Sunday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 27.6°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 17 Oct 2021 | — |
Begins: 16-Oct-2021 05:39 PM Saturday
Ends: 17-Oct-2021 05:40 PM Sunday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 11.2°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi) |
Begins: 01-Nov-2021 01:22 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Nov-2021 11:31 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 26.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 15 Nov 2021 | — |
Begins: 15-Nov-2021 06:41 AM Monday
Ends: 16-Nov-2021 08:03 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 10.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 01 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 01-Dec-2021 02:14 AM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Dec-2021 11:36 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 26.7°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 15 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 14-Dec-2021 11:37 PM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Dec-2021 02:03 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 10.8°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 31 Dec 2021 | — |
Begins: 30-Dec-2021 01:41 PM Thursday
Ends: 31-Dec-2021 10:40 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 26.7°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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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.