Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2025: Date, Significance & Rituals

October 31, 2025 , ,

 

Festival Date

  • Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025
  • Tithi: Dwadashi (12th day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month)

Spiritual Significance

Yogeshwara Dwadashi celebrates Lord Vishnu as the supreme yogi, the divine force who governs meditation, spiritual discipline, and cosmic harmony. It is a day to invoke His blessings for peace, health, and inner strength.

  • The name “Yogeshwara” refers to Vishnu’s role as the Lord of Yoga, guiding seekers toward liberation.
  • This vrat is especially meaningful for those pursuing spiritual growth, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

Rituals and Observances

  • Fasting: Devotees observe a day-long fast, often nirjala (without water), as a mark of discipline and devotion.
  • Puja: Special prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu, accompanied by chanting of mantras like Vishnu Sahasranama and Yogeshwara Stotra.
  • Meditation and Bhakti: The day is spent in quiet reflection, bhajans, and reading scriptures related to Vishnu and yoga.
  • Temple Visits: Devotees visit Vishnu temples and participate in group satsangs and spiritual gatherings.

Regional Observance

While not as widely known as other Ekadashi or Dwadashi festivals, Yogeshwara Dwadashi is observed by Vaishnavas and yoga practitioners, especially in regions with strong Vishnu traditions like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha.

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