हैंహైHaindavamஹிહિં
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Festivals
Mauritius / Maurice (UTC+4)
Date
21st December 2026
Matsya Dwadashi
Tithi:
Shukla Dwadashi upto 4:06 PM
Shukla Trayodashi upto 12:54 PM +1
Nakshatra:
Bharani upto 11:39 AM
Krittika upto 9:16 AM +1
Vasara:Monday
Dwadashi Vrata Parana Timings
Prātaḥ parana on Dwadashi (same local day)
Parana Time
22 Dec, 5:28 am – 8:08 am, 22 Dec
Harivasara End Time
20 Dec, 10:06 pm
Dwadashi End Time
21 Dec, 4:06 pm
About
Margashirsha Shukla Dwadashi at sunrise; dedicated to Lord Vishnu's first avatar.
Significance:
Matsya Dwadashi commemorates the Matsya (fish) incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He appeared to save the Vedas and the seeds of life from the great deluge, representing the Lord's role as the ultimate protector of knowledge and existence.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Vishnu Puja: Worshipping the Lord in his Matsya form with water and fresh flowers. 2. Reading: Reciting the story of the Matsya avatar from the Srimad Bhagavatam. 3. Charity: Providing food and support to the community as an act of service.