20Apr
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 15:22 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 10:20 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:33 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (15:22 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:33 UTC – 10:20 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 15:22 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 10:20 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days