- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:56 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025 Date: The Krishna Yogeshwar Dwadashi vrat falls on Sunday, November 16th, 2025. This fast is for those who want to worship Lord Krishna as Yogeshwar. In this form, Lord Krishna represents the master of yoga and wisdom. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi happens on the 12th day of the Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month.
Know all the important details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals associated with this sacred vrat below:
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025: Date And Time
Below are the details regarding the date and timings of Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi:
- Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025 Date: 16th November 2025, Sunday
- Dwadashi Tithi Begins: 02:37 AM, 16th November 2025
- Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 04:47 AM, 17th November 2025
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025: Parana Timings
The parana timings for Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi will be from 05:57 AM to 08:09 AM on 17th November 2025.
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025: Significance
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna is known as Yogeshwara, the ultimate guru. He guides Arjuna on how to act correctly, be devoted, and remain detached. Krishna points out that yoga isn't just about physical exercise; it's about syncing your mind, body, and soul with divine truth. During Yogeshwara Dwadashi, followers remember Krishna's guidance. Lord Krishna said, "Yogaḥ Karmasu Kaushalam" which means Yoga is skill in action.
By fasting and praying with a pure heart, one gradually learns to perform actions without attachment, desire, and ego. This is true karma purification and means that one must not run away from life, but transform their life. Yogeshwara Dwadashi is not merely a religious fast.. It is a day for self-introspection and freeing the mind from unnecessary desires, anger, and delusion. It invites the soul to become steady and calm, just as Krishna guided Arjuna on the battlefield.
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna in his Yogeshwara form. (Image Source: Freepik)
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025: Vrat Katha
During the churning of the ocean of milk, many wonderful things emerged from the ocean, such as Kamadhenu, the Kalpavriksha, Airavata, and nectar. At this time, a divine woman, who was the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, also appeared. Lord Vishnu married Goddess Lakshmi on Yogeshwar Dwadashi, making this day extremely sacred.
In ancient times, Brahma told Narada about two wish-fulfilling fasts: the Yogeshwar Dwadashi fast and the Kshirabdhi Shayan fast. Lord Vishnu said that after sunset on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi, he would emerge from the ocean of milk with Goddess Lakshmi and reside in the Tulsi plant, accompanied by all the gods and sages.
On this day, anyone who comes to Vrindavan and worships Goddess Lakshmi, Tulsi, and Lord Vishnu, recites their glories, and donates lamps, is freed from all sins, overcomes misfortune, and attains salvation. Therefore, this fast must be observed to fulfil one’s wishes.
Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025: Rituals
During Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi, people worship Tulsi and Amla plants. It is believed that Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Brahma visit Vrindavan on this day. So, if a devotee worships Lord Vishnu with dedication, they can gain good health, wealth, and a good life. Lighting diyas on this sacred day is also considered auspicious.
For Ekadashi, devotees observe a fast and read the Dwadashi Parayanam. Later, after an evening bath, they clean and honour the Tulsi plant with devotion. Offerings to the Lord can include coconut, jaggery, dates, sugarcane, and bananas, along with Tamboolam, Neerajanam, and flowers. It's traditional to share Deepa-Dana with a Brahmin, along with sandalwood paste, flowers, and fruit,s while singing praises of Deepa-Dana. Married women will often do the Yogeshwara Dwadashi fast, which involves lighting earthen lamps (Deepa-Archan) and reading the Tulsi Ashtottaram and Yogeshwara Dwadashi Vrat Katha.
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