When is Parashurama Dwadashi, April 28th or 29th? Here's how to observe the fast and find auspicious times for child happiness.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The festival of "Parshuram Dwadashi," dedicated to the valor and justice of Lord Parashuram, is considered highly fruitful in Sanatan Dharma. While most people are aware of Parashuram Jayanti, very few understand the significance of this Dwadashi in the month of Vaishakh.

There is confusion regarding its date in 2026. The sacred fast of Parashurama Dwadashi will be observed on April 28th. According to religious beliefs, devotees who observe the fast and worship with full devotion on this day are not only blessed with children, but also relieved of poverty and hardships. Let's explore the auspicious time for this day and the easy method for performing the puja at home.

Auspicious times and dates

According to the Vedic calendar, the timings of the date this year will be as follows:

Dwadashi Tithi begins: 27 April 2026, Monday at 06:15 PM.

End of Dwadashi Tithi: 28 April 2026, Tuesday at 06:51 PM.

Vrat Day: As per Udaya Tithi, the main Vrat will be observed on 28th April 2026.

Time to break the fast: Next day i.e. on 29th April between 05:42 am to 08:21 am.

Simple method of worship

Lord Parashurama is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, hence special attention is paid to purity in his worship:

Resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear yellow or clean clothes. Take water in your hand and meditate on Lord Parashurama while vowing to fast.

Lighting a lamp: Light a lamp of pure ghee in front of the picture of Lord Vishnu or Parashurama in the puja room.

Offering: Offer yellow flowers, whole grains, and sandalwood paste to the Lord. Offer pure homemade food or fruit.

Katha and Aarti: Read or listen to the Parshuram Dwadashi fasting story. Finally, perform aarti with camphor and ask for forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes.

Fruit Diet: Abstain from food for the entire day and consume only fruit and milk (fruit diet). Break the fast the next day according to the auspicious time.

The special significance of this fast

The day of Parashurama Dwadashi inspires us to follow the path of truth and righteousness. Lord Parashurama is known for his unwavering devotion to his parents and his justice. Observing this fast increases one's courage and decisiveness.

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