4Apr
Ekadashi Parana
VratBreak the Ekadashi fast during Dwadashi. Hari Vasara (first ¼ of Dwadashi) ends at 23:46 UTC; Dwadashi ends at 19:45 UTC. Smarta: break fast after sunrise (00:46 UTC) before Dwadashi ends. Vaishnava / ISKCON: must wait until Hari Vasara ends (23:46 UTC).
- Parana window: 00:46 UTC – 19:45 UTC
- Hari Vasara ends: 23:46 UTC
- Dwadashi ends: 19:45 UTC
- Avoid sesame (til) on strict Parana days