28Feb
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 22:05 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 13:43 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:21 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (22:05 UTC).
- Parana window: 01:21 UTC – 13:43 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 22:05 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 13:43 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days