Dwadashi Tithi - Hindu Calendar Date । Dwadashi Tithi Fast Importace । Dwadashi Tithi Yoga

Dwadashi Tithi, in other words it is the twelfth day of the lunar month. On this day if the distance of the Sun from the Moon is from 133° to 144°, then it’s a Shukla Paksha Dwadashi and if the distance of the Moon from the Sun is 313° to 324°, then its Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. The Lord of this Tithi is Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the planet Mercury, a devotee to Lord Vishnu was born on this day. Dwadashi Tithi's direction is southwest and any work done in this direction give good results.

Dwadashi tithi and the day forms yoga

If Dwadashi Tithi falls on Sunday, it forms Kakrach and Dugdha Yoga. Both these Yogas are inauspicious. Those born with these Yogas should recite the Vishnu Sahasranam. This dilutes the negative impact of this Yoga. Worshipping Lord Shiva is also considered auspicious.

A Person Born on Dwadashi tithi

Natives born on DwadashiTithi is have an agile and unstable mind. Their are strong physically and they visit several foreign countries. They are unable to take decisions and by nature they are emotional.

These natives are hardworking. They create their fortune with their own efforts. They attain name and fame through their hard work. They get recognition in society and are loved by seniors. They are fond of good food and like beautiful and luxury items.

What Karma should be done on DwadashiTithi

This Tithi is good for marriage and related auspicious works. Construction of a new house on this day and travel plans should be avoided.

Importance of Dwadashi tithi

According to Lunar month, Dwadashi Tithi is a Bhadra Tithi which consists of Vishti Karana. The Lord of this Tithi is Vishnu and the special name of this Tithi is Yashobala

There is a strong belief is that on this day Moon oozes Amrit which is consumed by our ancestors.

Festivals of Dwadashi tithi

Til Dwadashi -

Sesame Dwadashi is celebrated on Dwadashi Tithi of Magha Month. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped by lighting a lamp of sesame and chanting of the Mantra" Om Namah Bhagwate Vasudevay Namah”. In the morning, during sunrise, incense, sesame, flowers, and rice in a copper pan is offered to Sun God and the Mantra of Sun is chanted. On this day, donating sesame to Brahman, doing Havan, Yagya and remembering your ancestors is good for the native.

Vatsya Dwadashi -

In the Month of Bhadrapada, Krishna Paksha Dwadashi is celebrated as Vatsya Dwadashi. A fast is kept and Lord Vishnu is worshipped for the health and well being of a child and also by those who seek to be blessed by a child. On this day the cow and the calf are worshipped.

Vaman Dwadashi -

Shukla Dwadashi which falls in the month of Bhadrapada is celebrated as Vamana Dwadashi. On this date, Lord Vishnu took Vamana Avatar, this is a very important Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The Lord visits Raja Bali as a Bhrahman seeking the victory of “Devas” over “Danavs” as a boon. Worshipping Shri Hari with full dedication, complying all legitimate rules and donating to poor are considered beneficial on this day.

Akhand Dwadashi -

Shukla Paksha Dwadashi in Margashirsha month, is celebrated as Akhand Dwadashi. On this day Lord Vishnu is worshipped and a fast is observed, performing these rituals blesses one with good fortune and frees one from all the sins.This day is also good for seeking the blessing of a child and the well being of a child from the Lord. Worshiping Lord Narayana on this day is auspicious and rewarding.

Govatsya Dwadashi -

Govatsya Dwadashi is celebrated In the month of Kartik Shukla Paksha. On this day the cow and the calf are worshipped. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva with a pure mind and observing fast will give auspicious results. As a reward of this fast one is blessed with various comforts.