9Apr
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 21:53 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 14:21 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:41 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (21:53 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:41 UTC – 14:21 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 21:53 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 14:21 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days