Govinda Dwadashi 2025

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Govinda Dwadashi, Narasimha Dwadashi 2025
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Dwadashi tithi start : 10 March 2025 at 07:45 am
Dwadashi tithi end : 11 March 2025 at 08:14 am

Govinda Dwadashi fast is considered special in Hinduism. This fast falls on the Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha during the Hindu month of 'Falgun'. It falls in the month of February of the English calendar. Govinda Dwadashi is of great importance for the devotees of Lord Vishnu. On this day Hindu devotees worship Lord Vishnu to seek his divine blessings for a happy and prosperous life. Govinda Dwadashi is also celebrated as 'Narasimha Dwadashi' as 'Narasimha' avatar of Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this day.

Importance of Govinda Dwadashi Vrat

According to Hindu religious texts, Govinda Dwadashi fasting is done on Shukla Paksha Dwadashi of Falgun month. The fast of Govinda Dwadashi is completely dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Those who observe this fast get the happiness of children, all wealth and good fortune. By observing this fast, all the wishes are fulfilled. In the Puranas, this fast is supposed to prove all the work.

These mantras should be chanted during the worship-

Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya Namah
Om Namo Narayanaya Namah
Sri Krishnaya Namah, Sarvatmane Namah

These mantras should be recited by the person during the worship after observing a fast. With this the fast is attained to perfection.

Celebration of Govinda Dwadashi

The celebration of this festival is very elaborate and important in the Jagannath temple of the Indian state of Puri. Apart from the celebration of Govinda Dwadashi, Dwarkadhish Temple, Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple and other major temples of Lord Vishnu are also popular. Govinda Dwadashi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence in the southern states of India, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka.

Worship of Govinda Dwadashi

On the day of Govinda Dwadashi, one should wake up early in the morning and take bath and worship the idols of Lord Narasimha and Vishnu. One should fast for the whole day.
Lord Laxminarayan should be worshiped on the day of Govinda Dwadashi.
On Govinda Dwadashi, devotees worship the 'Pundrikaksha' form of Lord Vishnu. They make many offerings to the Lord in the form of fruits, flowers, sandalwood paste, til (sesame), incense and incense sticks.
On Govinda Dwadashi, devotees should take part in worship rituals in the temples of Lord Vishnu during the evening hours.
Chanting the name of Lord Vishnu and chanting the mantra 'Shri Narasimha Kavach' on the day of Govinda Dwadashi is considered very auspicious.