About Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi
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According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that falls around fifteen days after the Magha Shukla Bhishma Dwadashi is called Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi. It is a highly auspicious fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The scriptures describe the greatness of the Dwadashi Tithi as being equal to that of Ekadashi. A person who observes the Dwadashi Vrat attains spiritual oneness with Lord Vishnu. The name Bhishma Dwadashi is derived from Bhishma Pitamah, who is described in the scriptures as the son of Goddess Ganga. The story of Bhishma Pitamah is primarily found in the Mahabharata, one of the most revered Hindu epics. The Dwadashi Tithi is considered highly auspicious for performing worship, charity, fasting, and acts of penance dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing this Vrat with full devotion destroys all sins, obstacles and diseases, granting the devotee worldly happiness and in the end, eternal residence in Vishnu Loka.
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To learn the method of performing this Vrat, refer to the procedure of Bhishma Dwadashi observed on Magha Shukla Dwadashi. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Bhishma Dwadashi Vrat is observed on the Shukla Dwadashi of the Magha month. For the full merit of this Vrat, devotees recite and listen to the Bhishma Dwadashi Vrat Katha. In the Varaha Purana, observing Varaha Dwadashi on Magha Shukla Dwadashi is also mentioned. A complete list of Ekadashi dates is given here. Go through the Ekadashi fasting dates list here so that you never miss fasting on Ekadashi. Ekadashi fast is observed with great enthusiasm by the devotees of Lord Vishnu.
How to celebrate Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi 2026
The name Bhishma Dwadashi is derived from Bhishma Pitamah, who is described in the scriptures as the son of Goddess Ganga. The story of Bhishma Pitamah is primarily found in the Mahabharata, one of the most revered Hindu epics. The Dwadashi Tithi is considered highly auspicious for performing worship, charity, fasting, and acts of penance dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing this Vrat with full devotion destroys all sins, obstacles and diseases, granting the devotee worldly happiness and in the end, eternal residence in Vishnu Loka. To learn the method of performing this Vrat, refer to the procedure of Bhishma Dwadashi observed on Magha Shukla Dwadashi.
Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi 2026 — FAQs
Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi and for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-02-13.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that falls around fifteen days after the Magha Shukla Bhishma Dwadashi is called Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi. It is a highly auspicious fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The scriptures describe the greatness of the Dwadashi Tithi as being equal to that of Ekadashi. A person who observes the Dwadashi Vrat attains spiritual oneness with Lord Vishnu.
