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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 21-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 21-Jan-2024 07:28 PM Sunday
Ends: 22-Jan-2024 07:53 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 18.8°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 06-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 06-Feb-2024 04:08 PM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Feb-2024 02:02 PM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 4.9°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 20-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 20-Feb-2024 09:57 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Feb-2024 11:29 AM Wednesday
|
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
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
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
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 18.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 05-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 05-Apr-2024 01:29 PM Friday
Ends: 06-Apr-2024 10:19 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 3.8°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 19-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 19-Apr-2024 08:06 PM Friday
Ends: 20-Apr-2024 10:43 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 17.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 04-May-2024 |
Begins: 04-May-2024 08:39 PM Saturday
Ends: 05-May-2024 05:42 PM Sunday
|
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
|
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
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
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
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
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
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 28.5°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 17-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 17-Jul-2024 09:04 PM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Jul-2024 08:46 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 13.3°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 31-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 31-Jul-2024 03:56 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Aug-2024 03:29 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 26.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 16-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 16-Aug-2024 09:41 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Aug-2024 08:07 AM Saturday
|
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
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 24.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 14-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 14-Sep-2024 08:42 PM Saturday
Ends: 15-Sep-2024 06:13 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 10.1°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 28-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 28-Sep-2024 02:50 PM Saturday
Ends: 29-Sep-2024 04:48 PM Sunday
|
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
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 9.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 28-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 28-Oct-2024 07:51 AM Monday
Ends: 29-Oct-2024 10:32 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 22.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 12-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 12-Nov-2024 04:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Nov-2024 01:02 PM Wednesday
|
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
|
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
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
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
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
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.