Today’s festivals

Worship of Goddess Varalakshmi for wealth and prosperity — observed on the Friday nearest to (and before) Shravana Purnima

• Lakshmi puja
• Kalasha worship
• New saree offered

Break the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 06:45 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 02:08 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:32 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (06:45 UTC).

• Parana window: 06:45 UTC – 02:08 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 06:45 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 02:08 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days