Overview
- The latest Times Now advisory matches Drik Panchang, placing the Ekadashi tithi from 9:29 pm on Nov. 30 to 7:01 pm on Dec. 1.
- Parana is listed for Dec. 2 in the early morning, with Times Now citing 6:58–9:03 am and Hindustan Times reporting 6:57–9:03 am.
- An earlier Times Now post had stated Nov. 30 as the observance and a Dec. 1 afternoon Parana, underscoring variation across published guides.
- The day is observed as Geeta Jayanti and is marked by fasting, optional maun (vow of silence), and devotion believed to aid the pursuit of moksha.
- It is also known as Vaikuntha Ekadashi in parts of southern India and around Odisha, with many outlets sharing a list of 40 Goddess Lakshmi mantras for chanting.