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Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 18:25 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 11:21 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:18 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (18:25 UTC).
- Parana window: 01:18 UTC – 11:21 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 18:25 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 11:21 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days