10Apr
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 20:49 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 13:29 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:41 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (20:49 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:41 UTC – 13:29 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 20:49 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 13:29 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days