15Apr
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 20:21 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 13:57 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:36 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (20:21 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:36 UTC – 13:57 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 20:21 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 13:57 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days