Overview
- The Ekadashi tithi opens at 6:58 PM on July 5 and closes at 9:14 PM on July 6, officially ushering in the four-month Chaturmas period.
- Temple and devotional communities have circulated detailed fasting protocols, including grain abstention and recommended sattvic diet options.
- Key muhurat windows — Brahma, Vijay, Abhijeet, Nishita and Amritkaal — were confirmed for conducting prayers and offerings to Lord Vishnu.
- Parana for breaking the fast is set from 5:28 AM to 8:15 AM on July 7, with the Dwadashi end moment at 11:10 PM the same day.
- Devotees are reminded to suspend all auspicious ceremonies during Chaturmas and focus instead on mantra chanting, bhajans and charitable deeds to cleanse karma.