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 05:42 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 21:49 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:17 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (05:42 UTC).

• Parana window: 05:42 UTC – 21:49 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 05:42 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 21:49 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days