Tithi 12 · Krishna Pakshaतिथि

Krishna Dwadashi

द्वादशी

Vishnu — break the Krishna Ekadashi fast.

Presiding deity

Vishnu

Category

Bhadra

Auspicious, prosperous — good for travel, business, household decisions.

Tithi number

12 of 15 in Krishna Paksha

Also known as

Govatsa Dwadashi (Kartika Krishna) · Vasu Dwadashi

Tithi character

Parana day after Krishna Ekadashi. Govatsa Dwadashi (Kartika Krishna Dwadashi) — cow-and-calf worship, day before Dhanteras.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Parana
  • ✓Travel
  • ✓Cow worship (Govatsa Dwadashi)

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Confrontation