Matsya Dwadashi is observed on the twelfth day in Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha Month. In 2017, Matsya Dwadashi date is December 1.
On Matsya Dwadasi day, devotees worship Matsya Avatara (Fish incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. It is the first avatara of Sri Maha Vishnu. Shodashopachara Puja, 16 steps of Puja vidhi, is performed to Srimannarayana and appropriate charity is offered to Brahmins.
Women perform this Vrata for marital bliss and good health of their husband and children. Men observe Matsya Dwadasi vratham for health, wealth and prosperity.
There is only one temple in India dedicated to Lord Matsya – Nagalapuram Veda Narayana Swamy Temple near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
Panchang, Matsya Dwadashi – 1 December 2017
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:55 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:36
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) 15:58 Chandrastama (Moonset) 29:05
Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Dwadashi – 07:12
Skipped Tithi (Lunar Day) Trayodashi – 28:19*
Nakshatra Ashwini – 14:28
Yoga Varigha – 16:39
Karana Kaulava – 17:50
Skipped Karana : Taitila – 28:19*
Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Margashirsha
Amavasyanta Month Margashirsha
Shaka Samvatsara: Hevilambi
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Sadharana
Rahu Kalam: 10:55 – 12:15
Gulika Kalam: 08:15 – 09:35
Yama Gandam: 14:56 – 16:16
Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Vrischika
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Mesha
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 07:48 – 09:17
Abhijit: 11:54 – 12:37
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 23:08 – 24:35*
Durmuhurthams: 12:37 – 13:20