Overview
- Hindustan Times, citing Drik Panchang, lists the Ekadashi tithi from 9:29 pm on November 30 to 7:01 pm on December 1, with parana on December 2 between 6:57 am and 9:03 am and Dwadashi ending at 3:57 pm.
- The Indian Express publishes the same window as Drik Panchang, placing the fast-breaking on the morning of December 2.
- Times Now provides a differing schedule, putting the tithi from 7:59 am on November 30 to 5:31 am on December 1, with parana on December 1 from 12:55 pm to 2:53 pm and Hari Vasara ending at 10:45 am.
- Coverage underscores the day’s spiritual focus on seeking moksha through fasting and prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, with observance tied to Gita Jayanti.
- Reports note regional practices such as observing Mauna (vow of silence) and alternate names like Vaikuntha Ekadashi, while Times Now also flags Saphala Ekadashi on December 14–15.