14Jul
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 14:47 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 08:56 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:20 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (14:47 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:20 UTC – 08:56 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 14:47 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 08:56 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days