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Aja Ekadashi on August 19 as Reports Differ on Fast-Breaking Times for August 20

Devotees are urged to confirm parana locally due to differing calculation methods.

Aja Ekadashi is an important Hindu festival and worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is considered highly auspicious
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Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
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Overview

  • Drik Panchang lists the Ekadashi tithi from August 18 at 5:22 PM to August 19 at 3:32 PM.
  • Following sunrise conventions, the fast is observed on Tuesday with parana on Wednesday.
  • Indian Express notes parana on August 20 with Dwadashi ending at 1:58 PM.
  • Published parana windows vary: Indiatimes lists 5:15–7:49 AM, Times Now 5:53–8:29 AM, and Indian Express 6:00–8:32 AM.
  • Rituals include an early bath, clean or yellow attire, worship of Vishnu and Lakshmi with Sahasranama and bhog, and charity on Dwadashi; the vrat’s legend in the Brahmavaivarta Purana credits Sage Gautama’s counsel to King Harishchandra and is believed to aid in the removal of sins and pursuit of moksha.