Today’s festivals

Ceremonial marriage of Tulasi plant with Lord Vishnu (Shaligram)

• Tulasi-Shaligram puja
• Wedding rituals
• Sugarcane canopy

Break the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 07:28 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 01:37 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:03 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (07:28 UTC). ⚠ Narrow Parana window — prepare food in advance.

• Parana window: 01:03 UTC – 01:37 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 07:28 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 01:37 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days