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 04:50 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 20:36 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:14 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (04:50 UTC).

• Parana window: 04:50 UTC – 20:36 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 04:50 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 20:36 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days