Parana Time
When to Break Ekadashi Fast
Parana means breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is normally done after sunrise on Dwadashi, before Dwadashi ends, and after Hari Vasara has passed.
Location-aware calculation
Resolving your location…
Next available Parana window
Calculating dates for your city. Ekadashi depends on local sunrise, so this is worked out per location.
Parana rules in practice
The practical window is not simply the next morning. Panchang rules check whether Dwadashi is available, whether Hari Vasara has ended, and whether the tradition follows Smarta or Vaishnava observance.
After sunrise
Parana is usually performed after Dwadashi sunrise in the calculated city.
Avoid Hari Vasara
Hari Vasara is the early portion of Dwadashi and is avoided for breaking the fast.
Before Dwadashi ends
The window closes before Dwadashi tithi ends, so local timing matters.