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 08:17 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 01:47 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:03 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (08:17 UTC). ⚠ Narrow Parana window — prepare food in advance.

• Parana window: 01:03 UTC – 01:47 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 08:17 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 01:47 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days