Dwadashi Dates 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 02-Jan-2023 08:25 PM Monday
Ends: 03-Jan-2023 10:03 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 29.7°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 18-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 18-Jan-2023 04:03 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Jan-2023 01:18 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 15.9°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 01-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 01-Feb-2023 02:03 PM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Feb-2023 04:28 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 0.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 17-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 17-Feb-2023 02:49 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Feb-2023 11:36 PM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 15.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 03-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 03-Mar-2023 09:13 AM Friday
Ends: 04-Mar-2023 11:45 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 0.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 18-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 18-Mar-2023 11:14 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Mar-2023 08:07 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 15.2°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 02-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 02-Apr-2023 04:21 AM Sunday
Ends: 03-Apr-2023 06:26 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 29.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 16-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 16-Apr-2023 06:15 PM Sunday
Ends: 17-Apr-2023 03:47 PM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 14.1°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 01-May-2023 |
Begins: 01-May-2023 10:11 PM Monday
Ends: 02-May-2023 11:19 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 28.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 16-May-2023 |
Begins: 16-May-2023 01:03 AM Tuesday
Ends: 16-May-2023 11:36 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 12.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 31-May-2023 |
Begins: 31-May-2023 01:47 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Jun-2023 01:41 PM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 27.4°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 14-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 14-Jun-2023 08:49 AM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Jun-2023 08:32 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 10.6°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 30-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 30-Jun-2023 02:43 AM Friday
Ends: 01-Jul-2023 01:18 AM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 25.7°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 13-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 13-Jul-2023 06:25 PM Thursday
Ends: 14-Jul-2023 07:17 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 8.7°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 29-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 29-Jul-2023 01:06 PM Saturday
Ends: 30-Jul-2023 10:35 AM Sunday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 23.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 12-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 12-Aug-2023 06:32 AM Saturday
Ends: 13-Aug-2023 08:20 AM Sunday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 6.9°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 27-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 27-Aug-2023 09:34 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Aug-2023 06:24 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 21.9°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 10-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 10-Sep-2023 09:29 PM Sunday
Ends: 11-Sep-2023 11:53 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 5.5°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 26-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 26-Sep-2023 05:02 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Sep-2023 01:47 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 20.4°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 10-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 10-Oct-2023 03:09 PM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Oct-2023 05:37 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Leo 4.6°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 25-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 25-Oct-2023 12:33 PM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Oct-2023 09:45 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 19.4°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
|
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| 09-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 09-Nov-2023 10:42 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Nov-2023 12:36 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 4.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 23-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 23-Nov-2023 09:03 PM Thursday
Ends: 24-Nov-2023 07:08 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 18.9°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 09-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 09-Dec-2023 06:32 AM Saturday
Ends: 10-Dec-2023 07:13 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Libra 4.5°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 23-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 23-Dec-2023 07:13 AM Saturday
Ends: 24-Dec-2023 06:25 AM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 18.7°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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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.