Dwadashi Tithi is considered extremely sacred and auspicious in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the twelfth date of Shukla and Krishna Paksha and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Dwadashi Tithi is considered extremely suitable for fasting, worship and religious rituals. The special significance of this date is also associated with the breaking of Ekadashi fast. Breaking the fast on Dwadashi Tithi is mandatory and beneficial from a religious point of view.
According to mythological beliefs, Dwadashi Tithi is the day of receiving the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. This date paves the way for seekers to attain salvation and freedom from the sufferings of life. By fasting, donating, and performing religious rituals on this day, a person gets freedom from sins and becomes a part of virtue.
In mythology, Dwadashi Tithi is considered to be the day of special grace of Lord Vishnu. It is mentioned in Skanda Purana and Vishnu Purana that by observing Dwadashi fast, a person gets freedom from all sins.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Twelve day is called Dwadashi. Dwadashi falls in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Dwadashi comes twice in every month. Dwadashi has its own special significance in Hinduism. Ekadashi fast is ended on the day of Dwadashi itself. The names of festivals and fasts coming in Dwadashi are Kurma Dwadashi Vrat, Govinda Dwadashi, Ram Lakshmana Dwadashi, Govatsa Dwadashi and Guru Dwadashi etc.
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi (Kurma Dwadashi Vrat)
Saturday, 11 January 2025
Tithi Timing: 10 January 2025 at 10:20 am - 11 January 2025 at 08:22 am
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Sunday, 26 January 2025
Tithi Timing: 25 January 2025 at 08:32 pm - 26 January 2025 at 08:55 pm
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Sunday, 09 February 2025
Tithi Timing: 08 February 2025 at 08:16 pm - 09 February 2025 at 07:25 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Tithi Timing: 24 February 2025 at 01:45 pm - 25 February 2025 at 12:47 pm
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi (Govinda Dwadashi)
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Tithi Timing: 10 March 2025 at 07:45 am - 11 March 2025 at 08:14 am
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Tithi Timing: 26 March 2025 at 03:45 am - 27 March 2025 at 01:43 am
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Tithi Timing: 08 April 2025 at 09:13 pm - 09 April 2025 at 10:55 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Friday, 25 April 2025
Tithi Timing: 24 April 2025 at 02:32 pm - 25 April 2025 at 11:45 am
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Friday, 09 May 2025
Tithi Timing: 08 May 2025 at 12:29 pm - 09 May 2025 at 02:56 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Saturday, 24 May 2025
Tithi Timing: 23 May 2025 at 10:30 pm - 24 May 2025 at 07:20 pm
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi (Rama Lakshmana Dwadashi)
Sunday, 08 June 2025
Tithi Timing: 07 June 2025 at 04:48 am - 08 June 2025 at 07:18 am
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Sunday, 22 June 2025
Tithi Timing: 22 June 2025 at 04:28 am - 23 June 2025 at 01:22 am
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Monday, 07 July 2025
Tithi Timing: 06 July 2025 at 09:15 pm - 07 July 2025 at 11:10 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Tithi Timing: 21 July 2025 at 09:39 am - 22 July 2025 at 07:06 am
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Tithi Timing: 05 August 2025 at 01:12 pm - 06 August 2025 at 02:08 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Thursday, 20 August 2025
Tithi Timing: 19 August 2025 at 03:33 pm - 20 August 2025 at 01:59 pm
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Tithi Timing: 04 September 2025 at 04:22 am - 05 September 2025 at 04:08 am
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Tithi Timing: 17 September 2025 at 11:40 pm - 18 September 2025 at 11:25 pm
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Saturday, 04 October 2025
Tithi Timing: 03 October 2025 at 06:33 pm - 04 October 2025 at 05:09 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi (Govatsa Dwadashi, Guru Dwadashi)
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Tithi Timing: 17 October 2025 at 11:12 am - 18 October 2025 at 12:19 pm
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Sunday, 02 November 2025
Tithi Timing: 02 November 2025 at 07:32 am - 03 November 2025 at 05:07 am
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Tithi Timing: 16 November 2025 at 02:37 am - 17 November 2025 at 04:48 am
Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
Tithi Timing: 01 December 2025 at 07:01 pm - 02 December 2025 at 03:57 pm
Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
Thursday, 16 December 2025
Tithi Timing: 15 December 2025 at 09:20 pm - 16 December 2025 at 11:57 pm