Dwadashi Dates 2024
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 |
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| 08 Jan 2024 | — |
Begins: 08-Jan-2024 12:46 AM Monday
Ends: 08-Jan-2024 11:59 PM Monday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 4.8°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 22 Jan 2024 | — |
Begins: 21-Jan-2024 07:28 PM Sunday
Ends: 22-Jan-2024 07:53 PM Monday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 18.8°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 07 Feb 2024 | — |
Begins: 06-Feb-2024 04:08 PM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Feb-2024 02:02 PM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 4.9°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 21 Feb 2024 | — |
Begins: 20-Feb-2024 09:57 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Feb-2024 11:29 AM Wednesday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 18.8°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 07 Mar 2024 | — |
Begins: 07-Mar-2024 04:14 AM Thursday
Ends: 08-Mar-2024 01:20 AM Friday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 4.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 21 Mar 2024 | — |
Begins: 21-Mar-2024 02:24 AM Thursday
Ends: 22-Mar-2024 04:46 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 18.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 06 Apr 2024 | — |
Begins: 05-Apr-2024 01:29 PM Friday
Ends: 06-Apr-2024 10:19 AM Saturday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 3.8°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 20 Apr 2024 | — |
Begins: 19-Apr-2024 08:06 PM Friday
Ends: 20-Apr-2024 10:43 PM Saturday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 17.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 05 May 2024 | — |
Begins: 04-May-2024 08:39 PM Saturday
Ends: 05-May-2024 05:42 PM Sunday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 2.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 19 May 2024 | — |
Begins: 19-May-2024 01:51 PM Sunday
Ends: 20-May-2024 04:00 PM Monday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 16.6°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 03 Jun 2024 | — |
Begins: 03-Jun-2024 02:41 AM Monday
Ends: 04-Jun-2024 12:19 AM Tuesday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 0.6°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 18 Jun 2024 | — |
Begins: 18-Jun-2024 06:26 AM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Jun-2024 07:29 AM Wednesday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 15.1°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 02 Jul 2024 | — |
Begins: 02-Jul-2024 08:43 AM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Jul-2024 07:11 AM Wednesday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 28.5°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 18 Jul 2024 | — |
Begins: 17-Jul-2024 09:04 PM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Jul-2024 08:46 PM Thursday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 13.3°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 01 Aug 2024 | — |
Begins: 31-Jul-2024 03:56 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Aug-2024 03:29 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 26.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 17 Aug 2024 | — |
Begins: 16-Aug-2024 09:41 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Aug-2024 08:07 AM Saturday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 11.6°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 30 Aug 2024 | — |
Begins: 30-Aug-2024 01:38 AM Friday
Ends: 31-Aug-2024 02:25 AM Saturday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 24.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 15 Sep 2024 | Vamana Dwadashi |
Begins: 14-Sep-2024 08:42 PM Saturday
Ends: 15-Sep-2024 06:13 PM Sunday
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Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 10.1°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 29 Sep 2024 | — |
Begins: 28-Sep-2024 02:50 PM Saturday
Ends: 29-Sep-2024 04:48 PM Sunday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 23.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 14 Oct 2024 | — |
Begins: 14-Oct-2024 06:42 AM Monday
Ends: 15-Oct-2024 03:43 AM Tuesday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 9.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 29 Oct 2024 | Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi) |
Begins: 28-Oct-2024 07:51 AM Monday
Ends: 29-Oct-2024 10:32 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 22.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 13 Nov 2024 | — |
Begins: 12-Nov-2024 04:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Nov-2024 01:02 PM Wednesday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 8.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 27 Nov 2024 | — |
Begins: 27-Nov-2024 03:48 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Nov-2024 06:24 AM Thursday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 22.9°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 12 Dec 2024 | — |
Begins: 12-Dec-2024 01:10 AM Thursday
Ends: 12-Dec-2024 10:27 PM Thursday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 8.0°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 27 Dec 2024 | — |
Begins: 27-Dec-2024 12:44 AM Friday
Ends: 28-Dec-2024 02:27 AM Saturday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 23.3°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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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.