Dwadashi Dates 2025
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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| 11 Jan 2025 | — |
Begins: 10-Jan-2025 10:21 AM Friday
Ends: 11-Jan-2025 08:23 AM Saturday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 8.0°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 26 Jan 2025 | — |
Begins: 25-Jan-2025 08:32 PM Saturday
Ends: 26-Jan-2025 08:55 PM Sunday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 23.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 09 Feb 2025 | — |
Begins: 08-Feb-2025 08:17 PM Saturday
Ends: 09-Feb-2025 07:27 PM Sunday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 7.9°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 25 Feb 2025 | — |
Begins: 24-Feb-2025 01:45 PM Monday
Ends: 25-Feb-2025 12:48 PM Tuesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 23.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 11 Mar 2025 | — |
Begins: 10-Mar-2025 07:46 AM Monday
Ends: 11-Mar-2025 08:15 AM Tuesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 7.5°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 26 Mar 2025 | — |
Begins: 26-Mar-2025 03:46 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Mar-2025 01:43 AM Thursday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 23.3°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 09 Apr 2025 | — |
Begins: 08-Apr-2025 09:14 PM Tuesday
Ends: 09-Apr-2025 10:57 PM Wednesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 6.8°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 25 Apr 2025 | — |
Begins: 24-Apr-2025 02:32 PM Thursday
Ends: 25-Apr-2025 11:45 AM Friday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 22.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 09 May 2025 | — |
Begins: 08-May-2025 12:31 PM Thursday
Ends: 09-May-2025 02:58 PM Friday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 5.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 23 May 2025 | — |
Begins: 23-May-2025 10:30 PM Friday
Ends: 24-May-2025 07:20 PM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 20.6°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 07 Jun 2025 | — |
Begins: 07-Jun-2025 04:49 AM Saturday
Ends: 08-Jun-2025 07:19 AM Sunday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 4.3°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 22 Jun 2025 | — |
Begins: 22-Jun-2025 04:28 AM Sunday
Ends: 23-Jun-2025 01:22 AM Monday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 18.6°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 06 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 06-Jul-2025 09:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Jul-2025 11:12 PM Monday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 2.6°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 22 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 21-Jul-2025 09:39 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Jul-2025 07:06 AM Tuesday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 16.4°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 06 Aug 2025 | — |
Begins: 05-Aug-2025 01:14 PM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Aug-2025 02:10 PM Wednesday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 0.9°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 20 Aug 2025 | — |
Begins: 19-Aug-2025 03:33 PM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Aug-2025 01:59 PM Wednesday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 14.5°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 04 Sep 2025 | Vamana Dwadashi |
Begins: 04-Sep-2025 04:23 AM Thursday
Ends: 05-Sep-2025 04:09 AM Friday
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Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 29.5°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 18 Sep 2025 | — |
Begins: 17-Sep-2025 11:40 PM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Sep-2025 11:25 PM Thursday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 12.9°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 04 Oct 2025 | — |
Begins: 03-Oct-2025 06:34 PM Friday
Ends: 04-Oct-2025 05:11 PM Saturday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 28.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 18 Oct 2025 | Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi) |
Begins: 17-Oct-2025 11:12 AM Friday
Ends: 18-Oct-2025 12:19 PM Saturday
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Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 11.9°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 02 Nov 2025 | — |
Begins: 02-Nov-2025 07:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 03-Nov-2025 05:08 AM Monday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 27.7°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 16 Nov 2025 | — |
Begins: 16-Nov-2025 02:38 AM Sunday
Ends: 17-Nov-2025 04:48 AM Monday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 11.5°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 02 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 01-Dec-2025 07:02 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Dec-2025 03:58 PM Tuesday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 27.4°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 16 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 15-Dec-2025 09:20 PM Monday
Ends: 16-Dec-2025 11:58 PM Tuesday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 11.7°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 31 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 31-Dec-2025 05:02 AM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Jan-2026 01:49 AM Thursday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 27.3°
Krittika (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.