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Tithi 12 & 27 · Bhadra tithi

Dwadashi द्वादशी

Dwadashi, ruled by Vishnu as Hari, is the day of Parana, when the Ekadashi fast is broken. It is a Bhadra tithi suited to auspicious and religious work.

Meaning: Twelfth. Ruling deity: Vishnu (Hari).

Next Dwadashi dates

  • Krishna Paksha Dwadashi: Thu, 5 Nov, 2026, 10:36 AM → Fri, 6 Nov, 2026, 10:31 AM
  • Shukla Paksha Dwadashi: Sat, 21 Nov, 2026, 06:32 AM → Sun, 22 Nov, 2026, 04:57 AM
  • Krishna Paksha Dwadashi: Fri, 4 Dec, 2026, 11:45 PM → Sun, 6 Dec, 2026, 12:52 AM
  • Shukla Paksha Dwadashi: Sun, 20 Dec, 2026, 08:15 PM → Mon, 21 Dec, 2026, 05:37 PM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Dwadashi

Parana should happen after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends, avoiding Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi).

Kartika Shukla Dwadashi is Tulsi Vivah in many traditions, the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi and Shaligram.

Vamana Dwadashi and Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) also fall on this tithi.

Good for

  • Breaking the Ekadashi fast
  • Religious ceremonies
  • Feeding Brahmins and the poor

Traditionally avoided

  • Delaying Parana past the end of Dwadashi

Festivals on Dwadashi

  • Tulsi Vivah
  • Vamana Dwadashi
  • Govatsa Dwadashi

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