Overview
- The Ekadashi tithi runs from 9:11 am on November 1 to 7:31 am on November 2, according to published Drik Panchang timings.
- Most devotees observe on November 1, while Vaishnav followers or alternate calculations place the fast on November 2.
- Fast-breaking (parana) is listed for November 2 in the early afternoon, with windows such as 1:11 pm to 3:23 pm reported.
- Customary practices include worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and performing the Tulsi–Shaligram marriage, with many families resuming wedding plans as Chaturmas ends.
- Fasting guidance advises avoiding grains, onions and garlic, meat, alcohol, and common salt, and some reports note a rare Trisparsha Yoga on November 2 described as especially auspicious.