4Jul
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 11:20 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 04:29 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:15 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (11:20 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:15 UTC – 04:29 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 11:20 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 04:29 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days