Today’s festivals

Commemoration of Krishna slaying the demon king Kansa

[Kshaya Ekadashi — Type 4] Devutthana Ekadashi tithi occurs entirely between two sunrises without touching either (rare Kshaya Tithi). Per Nirnayasindhu, the fast is observed today — the Dashami-sunrise day when Ekadashi actually occurs intra-day.

• Fasting
• Vishnu worship
• Consult local panchanga for Parana time

Lord Vishnu wakes from cosmic sleep — end of Chaturmas; auspicious season begins

• Fasting
• End of Chaturmas
• Tulsi Vivah performed
• Weddings resume