23Jul
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 10:38 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 03:06 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:23 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (10:38 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:23 UTC – 03:06 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 10:38 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 03:06 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days