Overview
- Hindu Panchang sets the Ekadashi tithi from 7:50 am on December 30 to 5:00 am on December 31.
- Most observers keep the fast on December 30 based on sunrise, while Vaishnav followers observe it on December 31 as per tradition.
- Parana is advised on December 31 after the tithi ends in the early morning.
- Published muhurats for worship include Brahma Muhurat 5:24–6:19 am and Abhijit Muhurat 12:03–12:44 pm.
- Guides cite Vishnu-focused practices such as Panchamrit abhishek, Tulsi offerings, writing ‘Om Vishnave Namah’ on a betel leaf, offering bananas and feeding cows, and lighting lamps near Tulsi and Peepal trees.