Madan Dwadasi, or Madana Dvadasi, is associated with Hindu God Kama, the god of love. For some Hindu communities the day is associated with Lord Shiva. Madana Dwadasi 2023 date is April 3. It is observed on the 12 th day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Chaitra month (March – April). The twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth day of the waxing phase of moon of Chaitra month is dedicated to Hindu God Kama. Lord Shiva is also worshipped during the period. These days are auspicious to Hindu communities that associate the legend of Holi festival with Shiva burning Kama by opening his third eye. Shiva Burning Kamdev a Great Sacrifice Kamdev was chosen to kindle the feeling of love in Lord Shiva who had entered into a deep meditation after the death of Goddess Sati. Kamdev knew that Lord Shiva was endowed with a fiery sight and disturbing him from his meditation is inviting death. But he performed the act so that the world that had gone lopsided with Shiva e