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Wednesday, 23 August 2147

Today’s festivals

23Aug

Ekadashi Parana

Vrat

Break the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 06:37 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 00:40 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:36 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (06:37 UTC). ⚠ Narrow Parana window — prepare food in advance.

  • Parana window: 00:36 UTC – 00:40 UTC
  • Hari Vasara ends: 06:37 UTC
  • Dwadashi ends: 00:40 UTC
  • Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days