Today’s festivals

Ceremonial marriage of Tulasi plant with Lord Vishnu (Shaligram)

• Tulasi-Shaligram puja
• Wedding rituals
• Sugarcane canopy

Break the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 17:07 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 11:59 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:17 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (17:07 UTC).

• Parana window: 01:17 UTC – 11:59 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 17:07 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 11:59 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days