Dwadashi Dates 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 14-Jan-2026 05:53 PM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Jan-2026 08:17 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 12.1°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 29-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 29-Jan-2026 01:56 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jan-2026 11:10 AM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 27.2°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 13-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 13-Feb-2026 02:26 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Feb-2026 04:02 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 12.4°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 27-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 27-Feb-2026 10:34 PM Friday
Ends: 28-Feb-2026 08:44 PM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 26.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 15-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 15-Mar-2026 09:17 AM Sunday
Ends: 16-Mar-2026 09:41 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 12.3°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 29-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 29-Mar-2026 07:48 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Mar-2026 07:11 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Cancer 26.2°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 14-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 14-Apr-2026 01:09 AM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Apr-2026 12:12 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 11.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 27-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 27-Apr-2026 06:17 PM Monday
Ends: 28-Apr-2026 06:53 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Leo 25.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 13-May-2026 |
Begins: 13-May-2026 01:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 14-May-2026 11:21 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 10.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 27-May-2026 |
Begins: 27-May-2026 06:23 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-May-2026 07:58 AM Thursday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 23.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 11-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 11-Jun-2026 10:36 PM Thursday
Ends: 12-Jun-2026 07:37 PM Friday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 8.5°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
|
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| 25-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 25-Jun-2026 08:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-Jun-2026 10:24 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 21.8°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 11-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 11-Jul-2026 05:23 AM Saturday
Ends: 12-Jul-2026 02:04 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 6.5°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 25-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 25-Jul-2026 11:36 AM Saturday
Ends: 26-Jul-2026 01:59 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 20.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 09-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 09-Aug-2026 11:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 10-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 4.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 24-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 24-Aug-2026 04:20 AM Monday
Ends: 25-Aug-2026 06:22 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 18.6°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 07-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 07-Sep-2026 05:04 PM Monday
Ends: 08-Sep-2026 02:43 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 2.6°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 22-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 22-Sep-2026 09:44 PM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Sep-2026 10:52 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 17.4°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 07-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 07-Oct-2026 12:35 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Oct-2026 11:17 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Leo 1.3°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 22-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 22-Oct-2026 02:49 PM Thursday
Ends: 23-Oct-2026 02:37 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 16.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 05-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 05-Nov-2026 10:36 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-Nov-2026 10:31 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Virgo 0.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 21-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 21-Nov-2026 06:33 AM Saturday
Ends: 22-Nov-2026 04:58 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 16.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 04-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 04-Dec-2026 11:45 PM Friday
Ends: 06-Dec-2026 12:52 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 0.4°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 20-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 20-Dec-2026 08:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Dec-2026 05:37 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aries 16.5°
Bharani (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.