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 11:57 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 07:15 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:05 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (11:57 UTC).

• Parana window: 01:05 UTC – 07:15 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 11:57 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 07:15 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days