Dwadashi Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 08-Jan-2028 07:37 PM Saturday
Ends: 09-Jan-2028 05:57 PM Sunday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 5.5°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 22-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 22-Jan-2028 01:04 PM Saturday
Ends: 23-Jan-2028 02:23 PM Sunday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 19.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 07-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 07-Feb-2028 09:26 AM Monday
Ends: 08-Feb-2028 06:53 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 5.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 21-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 21-Feb-2028 05:46 AM Monday
Ends: 22-Feb-2028 08:08 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 19.6°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 07-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 07-Mar-2028 08:31 PM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Mar-2028 05:28 PM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 5.3°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 22-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 22-Mar-2028 12:14 AM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Mar-2028 02:57 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 19.4°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 06-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 06-Apr-2028 04:59 AM Thursday
Ends: 07-Apr-2028 01:53 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 4.4°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 20-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 20-Apr-2028 06:47 PM Thursday
Ends: 21-Apr-2028 09:04 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 18.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 05-May-2028 |
Begins: 05-May-2028 11:34 AM Friday
Ends: 06-May-2028 08:49 AM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 3.0°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 20-May-2028 |
Begins: 20-May-2028 12:01 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-May-2028 01:19 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 17.5°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 03-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 03-Jun-2028 05:27 PM Saturday
Ends: 04-Jun-2028 03:30 PM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 1.2°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 19-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 19-Jun-2028 03:15 AM Monday
Ends: 20-Jun-2028 03:22 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 15.9°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 03-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 03-Jul-2028 12:05 AM Monday
Ends: 03-Jul-2028 11:18 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 29.1°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 18-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 18-Jul-2028 04:26 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Jul-2028 03:22 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 14.1°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 01-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 01-Aug-2028 08:52 AM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Aug-2028 09:25 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 27.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 17-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 17-Aug-2028 03:49 AM Thursday
Ends: 18-Aug-2028 01:44 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 12.3°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 30-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 30-Aug-2028 08:48 PM Wednesday
Ends: 31-Aug-2028 10:32 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 25.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 15-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 15-Sep-2028 01:43 PM Friday
Ends: 16-Sep-2028 10:51 AM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 10.7°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 29-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 29-Sep-2028 12:09 PM Friday
Ends: 30-Sep-2028 02:35 PM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 24.4°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 14-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 14-Oct-2028 10:29 PM Saturday
Ends: 15-Oct-2028 07:17 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 9.6°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 29-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 29-Oct-2028 06:22 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Oct-2028 08:52 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 23.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 13-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 13-Nov-2028 06:42 AM Monday
Ends: 14-Nov-2028 03:41 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 8.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 28-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 28-Nov-2028 02:19 AM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Nov-2028 04:15 AM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 23.9°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 12-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 12-Dec-2028 03:13 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Dec-2028 12:56 PM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Libra 8.6°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 27-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 27-Dec-2028 10:28 PM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Dec-2028 11:23 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Aries 24.2°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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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.