About Krishna Damodara Dwadashi
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According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that occurs approximately fifteen days after the Shravana Shukla Damodara Dwadashi is called Krishna Damodara Dwadashi. The Dwadashi Tithi is considered extremely dear to Lord Vishnu. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe not only the Ekadashi Vrat but also the Dwadashi Vrat with great devotion. On this day, in Vaishnava temples, special worship and Abhisheka of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna are performed. Thereafter, devotees engage in Bhajana and Kirtana to please the Lord. Followers of ISKCON also accord great importance to the observance of Dwadashi Tithi. In fact, Dwadashi Vrat is considered even more significant than Ekadashi Vrat. The Narada Purana, Padma Purana and Bhavishya Purana describe in detail the various Dwadashi fasts observed throughout the year. Observing the Dwadashi Vrat with proper rituals destroys the sins of many lifetimes and brings the devotee the divine grace of Lord Vishnu. Chanting the sacred names of the Lord on this day is also believed to be highly auspicious and beneficial. The Gaudiya Sampradaya also regards the Dwadashi Tithi as especially sacred. On this day, devotees of the Gaudiya tradition wake up during Brahma Muhurta and if possible, bathe in a river or other holy water body. They then install an idol of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna and worship Him with Tulasi leaves, sandalwood paste, flowers, incense, Dipa and Naivedya. In Gaudiya Math temples, Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna is specially worshipped with Tulsi leaves on this day.
Deities & divine forms
For the detailed procedure of this Vrat, refer to the Damodara Dwadashi observed on Shravana Shukla Dwadashi. The Damodara Dwadashi Vrat Katha, observed on the Shukla Dwadashi of the Shravana month is described here. This story mentions how Goddess Dwadashi protected King Nriga from fourteen thousand huntsmen. Goddess Dwadashi always protects those who observe the Dwadashi Vrat. 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 Damodara Dwadashi 2026
Followers of ISKCON also accord great importance to the observance of Dwadashi Tithi. In fact, Dwadashi Vrat is considered even more significant than Ekadashi Vrat. The Narada Purana, Padma Purana and Bhavishya Purana describe in detail the various Dwadashi fasts observed throughout the year. Observing the Dwadashi Vrat with proper rituals destroys the sins of many lifetimes and brings the devotee the divine grace of Lord Vishnu. Chanting the sacred names of the Lord on this day is also believed to be highly auspicious and beneficial. The Gaudiya Sampradaya also regards the Dwadashi Tithi as especially sacred. On this day, devotees of the Gaudiya tradition wake up during Brahma Muhurta and if possible, bathe in a river or other holy water body. They then install an idol of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna and worship Him with Tulasi leaves, sandalwood paste, flowers, incense, Dipa and Naivedya. In Gaudiya Math temples, Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna is specially worshipped with Tulsi leaves on this day. la Dwadashi.
Krishna Damodara Dwadashi 2026 — FAQs
Krishna Damodara Dwadashi is observed on 2026-09-07.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that occurs approximately fifteen days after the Shravana Shukla Damodara Dwadashi is called Krishna Damodara Dwadashi. The Dwadashi Tithi is considered extremely dear to Lord Vishnu. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe not only the Ekadashi Vrat but also the Dwadashi Vrat with great devotion. On this day, in Vaishnava temples, special worship and Abhisheka of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna are performed. Thereafter, devotees engage in Bhajana and Kirtana to please the Lord.
