23Jul
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 06:28 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 00:43 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:23 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (06:28 UTC). ⚠ Narrow Parana window — prepare food in advance.
- Parana window: 00:23 UTC – 00:43 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 06:28 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 00:43 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days