24Sept
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 06:51 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 01:03 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:46 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (06:51 UTC). ⚠ Narrow Parana window — prepare food in advance.
- Parana window: 00:46 UTC – 01:03 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 06:51 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 01:03 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days