19Jul
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 21:35 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 13:20 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:21 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (21:35 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:21 UTC – 13:20 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 21:35 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 13:20 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days