Today’s festivals

Ceremonial marriage of Tulasi plant with Lord Vishnu (Shaligram)

• Tulasi-Shaligram puja
• Wedding rituals
• Sugarcane canopy

Break the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 11:10 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 05:50 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:18 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (11:10 UTC).

• Parana window: 01:18 UTC – 05:50 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 11:10 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 05:50 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days