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 22:16 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 13:52 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (01:16 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (22:16 UTC).

• Parana window: 01:16 UTC – 13:52 UTC
• Hari Vasara ends: 22:16 UTC
• Dwadashi ends: 13:52 UTC
• Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days