About Krishna Kurma Dwadashi
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According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that falls approximately fifteen days after the Pausha Shukla Kurma Dwadashi is known as Krishna Kurma Dwadashi. The name Krishna Kurma Dwadashi is based on the Kurma Avatara of Lord Vishnu. In ancient times, during the event of Samudra Manthan when Mount Mandarachal began to sink into the ocean, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the form of a Kurma, i.e., tortoise and supported the mountain on His back. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on the Dwadashi Tithi brings auspiciousness and wellbeing. The acts of chanting (Japa), austerity (Tapa), sacred fire offerings (HavanaYajna) and charity (Dana) performed on this day yield manifold results. In ancient times, many sages and kings observed the Dwadashi Vrat to remove their sufferings. Scholars have regarded this Vrat as supremely meritorious and highly purifying. According to the Bhavishya Purana, whenever this Dwadashi coincides with the Mula or Purva Ashadha Nakshatra, the Til Dwadashi Vrat is observed. Purana states that a person who observes the Til Dwadashi Vrat never becomes blind, deaf or diseased like a leper in any birth and always remains healthy.
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To learn the method of observing this Vrat, refer to the procedure of Kurma Dwadashi observed on Pausha Shukla Dwadashi. The Kurma Dwadashi Vrat is described in the Varaha Purana as being observed on the Shukla Dwadashi of the Pausha month. On this day, devotees read and listen to the Kurma Dwadashi Vrat Katha. In this narrative, Sage Durvasa explains the procedure and significance of the Kurma Dwadashi Vrat at the request of Satyatapa. 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 Kurma Dwadashi 2026
Worshipping Lord Vishnu on the Dwadashi Tithi brings auspiciousness and wellbeing. The acts of chanting (Japa), austerity (Tapa), sacred fire offerings (HavanaYajna) and charity (Dana) performed on this day yield manifold results. In ancient times, many sages and kings observed the Dwadashi Vrat to remove their sufferings. Scholars have regarded this Vrat as supremely meritorious and highly purifying. According to the Bhavishya Purana, whenever this Dwadashi coincides with the Mula or Purva Ashadha Nakshatra, the Til Dwadashi Vrat is observed. Purana states that a person who observes the Til Dwadashi Vrat never becomes blind, deaf or diseased like a leper in any birth and always remains healthy. To learn the method of observing this Vrat, refer to the procedure of Kurma Dwadashi observed on Pausha Shukla Dwadashi.
Krishna Kurma Dwadashi 2026 — FAQs
Krishna Kurma Dwadashi and for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-01-15.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that falls approximately fifteen days after the Pausha Shukla Kurma Dwadashi is known as Krishna Kurma Dwadashi. The name Krishna Kurma Dwadashi is based on the Kurma Avatara of Lord Vishnu. In ancient times, during the event of Samudra Manthan when Mount Mandarachal began to sink into the ocean, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the form of a Kurma, i.e., tortoise and supported the mountain on His back.
