21Jan
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 02:30 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 20:14 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:40 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (02:30 UTC).
- Parana window: 02:30 UTC – 20:14 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 02:30 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 20:14 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days