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 02:17 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 20:53 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:00 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (02:17 UTC).

• Parana window: 02:17 UTC – 20:53 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 02:17 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 20:53 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days