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 | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 14-Jan-2026 05:53 PM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Jan-2026 08:17 PM Thursday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 12.1°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 30 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Jan-2026 01:56 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jan-2026 11:10 AM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 27.2°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 14 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 13-Feb-2026 02:26 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Feb-2026 04:02 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 12.4°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 28 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 27-Feb-2026 10:34 PM Friday
Ends: 28-Feb-2026 08:44 PM Saturday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 26.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 16 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 15-Mar-2026 09:17 AM Sunday
Ends: 16-Mar-2026 09:41 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 12.3°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 30 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Mar-2026 07:48 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Mar-2026 07:11 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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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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| 28 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 27-Apr-2026 06:17 PM Monday
Ends: 28-Apr-2026 06:53 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 25.0°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 14 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 13-May-2026 01:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 14-May-2026 11:21 AM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 10.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 28 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 27-May-2026 06:23 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-May-2026 07:58 AM Thursday
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Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Virgo 23.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 12 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 11-Jun-2026 10:36 PM Thursday
Ends: 12-Jun-2026 07:37 PM Friday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 8.5°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 26 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 25-Jun-2026 08:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-Jun-2026 10:24 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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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
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 6.5°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 26 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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| 10 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 09-Aug-2026 11:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 10-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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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 |
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Sagittarius 18.6°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 08 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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| 23 Sep 2026 | Vamana Dwadashi |
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 |
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Leo 1.3°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 23 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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| 06 Nov 2026 | Vasubaras (Govatsa Dwadashi) |
Begins: 05-Nov-2026 10:36 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-Nov-2026 10:31 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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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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| 05 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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| 21 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 20-Dec-2026 08:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Dec-2026 05:37 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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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.