Exact Date and Time Example
New Delhi, India
Apara Ekadashi 2026 Parana boundary: For the May 13 fast, Dwadashi ends on May 14 at 11:20 AM IST, so Parana should be completed before the valid local end time.
| Fast date | May 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dwadashi begins | May 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM IST |
| Dwadashi ends | May 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM IST |
| Practical answer | Do Parana inside the listed window, after Hari Vasara and before the endpoint shown by your panchang. |
Important: A calendar may list a narrower Parana window than the full Dwadashi span because it accounts for sunrise, Hari Vasara, and other rule constraints.
The listed window is part of the observance
Ekadashi is completed by Parana on Dwadashi. The timing is not just a convenience; it is part of the rule.
Breaking too early can fall in Hari Vasara. Breaking too late can miss Dwadashi or the recommended window.
If health requires breaking earlier or a genuine constraint causes delay, treat that as an exception and follow trusted religious guidance.
Caveats That Change the Answer
City Caveat
Do not reuse a Parana time from another city. Sunrise and Dwadashi end times are local enough to change the valid window.
Tradition Caveat
Some sampradayas publish precise temple Parana times. Those should be followed over a generic article or national calendar snippet.
FAQ
What if I missed Parana because of work or travel?
Do the best possible within your tradition and consult a trusted priest or temple if the timing has fully passed. For future fasts, set a local reminder from the city-specific Parana window.
Can I break fast before the listed Parana start?
Avoid it unless health requires it. The start time commonly protects against Hari Vasara or other timing restrictions.