Exact Date and Time Example
New Delhi, India
Apara Ekadashi 2026 Parana context: For the May 13 fast, Dwadashi begins on May 13 afternoon and ends late the next morning, so the early Dwadashi Hari Vasara period is already over before the normal next-morning Parana.
| Dwadashi begins | May 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM IST |
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| Approximate Hari Vasara ends | May 13, 2026 around 6:58 PM IST |
| Dwadashi ends | May 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM IST |
| Practical meaning | Break the fast only in the valid local Parana window, not merely whenever Dwadashi begins. |
Important: Hari Vasara depends on the Dwadashi tithi span, so it must be calculated for the city and date.
Hari Vasara protects the Parana timing
Ekadashi observance is completed by Parana, the breaking of the fast on Dwadashi.
The beginning portion of Dwadashi is traditionally avoided for Parana. This avoided segment is called Hari Vasara.
A correct Parana window should be after Hari Vasara and before Dwadashi ends, with local sunrise also considered.
Caveats That Change the Answer
City Caveat
Hari Vasara is not a fixed clock time. It changes with the local Dwadashi tithi timing and should be read from a city-specific panchang.
Tradition Caveat
Different calendars may display Hari Vasara and Parana windows with slightly different precision. Follow your temple calendar when observing by sampradaya rules.
FAQ
Can I do Parana during Hari Vasara?
Traditional Ekadashi guidance says to avoid Parana during Hari Vasara. Use the listed Parana window instead.
Is Hari Vasara the same as Rahu Kaal?
No. Hari Vasara is related to Dwadashi and Ekadashi Parana. Rahu Kaal is a separate weekday-based inauspicious period.