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Govatsa Dwadashi (Nandini Vrat) is observed on Krishna paksha Dwadashi in Kartik Month as per North Indian calendars. In 2023, Govatsa Dwadasi date is November 9.
As per other calendars, this festival falls on Krishna Dwadasi day in Ashwin month. This fast observed by women for longer life of their sons.
The legend and the significance of Govatsa Dwadasi vrata are mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana. This vrat katha is associated with Nandini, the divine cow, and her calf. During the puja, pictures or idols of Nadini and her calf are worshipped. Devotees offer sprouted moon and gram to the divine cow, Nandhini. People avoid drinking milk and other milk products on this day.
Govatsa Dwadasi is observed as Guru Dwadasi in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat. On this day, Sripada Vallabha Aradhana Utsav are held at Pithapuram Datta Mahasamsthan in Andhra Pradesh. In Gujarat, Govatsa Dwadasi day is observed as Vagh Baras or Wagh Baaras. Vasubaras is the name for this vrat in Maharashtra.
Panchang, Govatsa Dwadashi – 9 November 2023
Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 06:20 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 05:28 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 03:25 AM, Nov 10
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 03:06 PM
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Ekadashi upto 10:41 AMDwadashi
Nakshatra : Uttara Phalguni upto 09:57 PMHasta
Karana : Balava upto 10:41 AM, Kaulava upto 11:42 PM, Taitila,
Yoga : Vaidhriti upto 04:49 PM, Vishkambha,
Weekday : Guruwara,
Paksha : Krishna Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa : Kartika – Purnimanta Ashwina – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2080 Nala
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit : 11:32 AM to 12:16 PM
Amrit Kalam : 01:58 PM to 03:44 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 01:17 PM to 02:41 PM
Yamaganda : 06:20 AM to 07:43 AM
Gulikai Kalam : 09:07 AM to 10:30 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 10:02 AM to 10:47 AM 02:30 PM to 03:14 PM
Varjyam :
In Previous Years
In 2022, Govatsa Dwadasi date is October 22.
In 2021, Govatsa Dwadasi date is November 1.
In 2020, Govatsa Dwadasi date is November 12.
In 2019, Govatsa Dwadasi date is October 25.
In 2018, Govatsa Dwadasi date is November 4.
In 2017, Govatsa Dwadasi date was October 16.
In 2016, Govatsa Dwadasi date was October 26.
In 2015, Govatsa Dwadasi date was November 8.
In 2014, Govatsa Dwadasi date was October 20.
In 2013, Govatsa Dwadasi date was October 31.
In 2012, Govatsa Dwadasi date was November 11.
Govatsa Dwadasi 2011 date was October 23.
Thank you for clarifying accurate date for Govatsa dwadashi.
Your spiritual friend
Satish