Delhi Gauri Panchang — Saturday, 5 December 2026

Krishna Dwadashi is also presided over by Vishnu, representing completion, sustenance, and divine blessings. This tithi is considered highly auspicious for concluding vows, performing ancestral rites, and breaking fasts observed on Ekadashi. It signifies fulfillment and purification. A traditional observance is Parihar Dwadashi, where devotees break their Ekadashi fast at the prescribed time, offering prayers and food to Vishnu, often with a focus on ancestral well-being.

Krishna Dwadashi, also dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is observed for breaking the Ekadashi fast (Parana) at an auspicious time. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and perform acts of charity. It is auspicious for concluding important tasks and seeking blessings for ongoing spiritual endeavors. One must avoid eating before the designated Parana time to fully reap the benefits of the Ekadashi fast. Refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food, alcohol, or tamasic foods. The mantra 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya' should be chanted. Dana includes offering food, clothes, or money to Brahmins and the needy, particularly after breaking the Ekadashi fast, for spiritual merit.

Saturday is ruled by Shani (Saturn), representing discipline, karma, and longevity. Its character is serious, patient, and karmic, influencing hard work and justice. This day is auspicious for long-term planning, spiritual discipline, and charitable acts. It is generally favorable for activities requiring patience and perseverance, but often considered less auspicious for starting new ventures or travel. Devotees worship Lord Shani to mitigate challenging influences like Sade Sati, often reciting the Hanuman Chalisa for protection and strength. Fasting and offering black sesame seeds or oil are common observances.