10Apr
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 23:16 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 14:53 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:41 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (23:16 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:41 UTC – 14:53 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 23:16 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 14:53 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days