27Jan
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 13:35 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 08:33 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:38 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (13:35 UTC).
- Parana window: 01:38 UTC – 08:33 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 13:35 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 08:33 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days