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Dwadashi Tithi
Dwadashi is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Dwadashi tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Vishnu (Vamana)
Vrat / festival
Vaikuntha Dwadashi, Govinda Dwadashi, Ekadashi Parana
Significance
Dwadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar. The breaking of the Ekadashi fast (parana) is performed on this tithi.
What to do
Break the fast (parana), worship Vishnu, offer food to Brahmins, donate
What to avoid
Delaying the breaking of the fast
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वामनाय नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Vishnu
Vrat / festival
Ekadashi Parana (Breaking the fast)
Significance
The Ekadashi fast is broken on Krishna Dwadashi. It is very important to break the fast at the correct prescribed time.
What to do
Break the fast (parana), offer food to Brahmins, worship Vishnu
What to avoid
Undue delay in breaking the fast
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.