26Feb
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 07:30 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 01:58 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:20 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (07:30 UTC). ⚠ Narrow Parana window — prepare food in advance.
- Parana window: 01:20 UTC – 01:58 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 07:30 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 01:58 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days