Dwadashi Dates 2022
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 13-Jan-2022 07:34 PM Thursday
Ends: 14-Jan-2022 10:21 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 11.2°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 28-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 28-Jan-2022 11:36 PM Friday
Ends: 29-Jan-2022 08:38 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 26.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 12-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2022 04:29 PM Saturday
Ends: 13-Feb-2022 06:43 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 11.5°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 27-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 27-Feb-2022 08:13 AM Sunday
Ends: 28-Feb-2022 05:43 AM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 26.3°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 14-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 14-Mar-2022 12:07 PM Monday
Ends: 15-Mar-2022 01:13 PM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Cancer 11.5°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 28-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 28-Mar-2022 04:15 PM Monday
Ends: 29-Mar-2022 02:39 PM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 25.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 13-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 13-Apr-2022 05:03 AM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Apr-2022 04:51 AM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Leo 10.9°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 27-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 27-Apr-2022 12:48 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Apr-2022 12:24 AM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 24.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 12-May-2022 |
Begins: 12-May-2022 06:53 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-May-2022 05:28 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 9.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 26-May-2022 |
Begins: 26-May-2022 10:54 AM Thursday
Ends: 27-May-2022 11:48 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 22.8°
Revati (Pada 2)
|
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| 11-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 11-Jun-2022 05:47 AM Saturday
Ends: 12-Jun-2022 03:25 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 7.9°
Swati (Pada 1)
|
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| 24-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 24-Jun-2022 11:13 PM Friday
Ends: 26-Jun-2022 01:10 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 21.0°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 10-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 10-Jul-2022 02:15 PM Sunday
Ends: 11-Jul-2022 11:15 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 5.9°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 24-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2022 01:46 PM Sunday
Ends: 25-Jul-2022 04:16 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 19.2°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 08-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 08-Aug-2022 09:02 PM Monday
Ends: 09-Aug-2022 05:47 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 3.9°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 23-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 23-Aug-2022 06:07 AM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Aug-2022 08:31 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 17.7°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 07-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 07-Sep-2022 03:06 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Sep-2022 12:06 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 2.1°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
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| 21-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 21-Sep-2022 11:35 PM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Sep-2022 01:18 AM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Cancer 16.5°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 06-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 06-Oct-2022 09:42 AM Thursday
Ends: 07-Oct-2022 07:28 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 0.7°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
|
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| 21-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 21-Oct-2022 05:23 PM Friday
Ends: 22-Oct-2022 06:03 PM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 15.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 04-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 04-Nov-2022 06:09 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Nov-2022 05:08 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 29.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 20-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 20-Nov-2022 10:42 AM Sunday
Ends: 21-Nov-2022 10:07 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 15.7°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 04-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 04-Dec-2022 05:36 AM Sunday
Ends: 05-Dec-2022 05:59 AM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 29.6°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 20-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 20-Dec-2022 02:33 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Dec-2022 12:45 AM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 15.7°
Swati (Pada 3)
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Dwadashi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Dwadashi?
Dwadashi is the 12th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — 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.