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Friday, 2 November 2131

Today’s festivals

2Nov

Tulasi Vivah

Observance

Ceremonial marriage of Tulasi plant with Lord Vishnu (Shaligram)

  • Tulasi-Shaligram puja
  • Wedding rituals
  • Sugarcane canopy
2Nov

Ekadashi Parana

Vrat

Break the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 21:07 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 13:03 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:02 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (21:07 UTC).

  • Parana window: 01:02 UTC – 13:03 UTC
  • Hari Vasara ends: 21:07 UTC
  • Dwadashi ends: 13:03 UTC
  • Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days