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 00:59 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 20:54 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:08 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (00:59 UTC).

• Parana window: 01:08 UTC – 20:54 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 00:59 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 20:54 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days