24Jul
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 06:52 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 02:14 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:24 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (06:52 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:24 UTC – 02:14 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 06:52 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 02:14 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days