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2mo ago

Rama Ekadashi Observed on October 17, Parana Scheduled for Morning of October 18

Coverage points to early‑morning Parana on Saturday with slight timing differences between outlets, so devotees are advised to follow local panchang guidance.

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​Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu in his Keshava form are worshipped​ on Rama Ekadashi. (Photo: Pinterest)
Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Ekadashi. (Pinterest)

Overview

  • According to Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi began at 10:35 am on October 16 and ends at 11:12 am on October 17, placing the fast on Friday.
  • Parana is on October 18 in the morning, with reported windows of 6:10–8:32 am (Times Now) and 6:24–8:41 am (LiveMint citing Drik Panchang).
  • LiveMint notes Dwadashi ends at 12:18 pm on October 18, and sources stress breaking the fast within Dwadashi, ideally during Pratahkal.
  • Guidance reiterates avoiding Parana during Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi) and not breaking the fast during Madhyahna if it can be done earlier.
  • The observance honors Lord Vishnu on the eleventh day of Krishna Paksha in Kartik, is described as the last Ekadashi of Chaturmas, and traditions encourage daan such as cereals and sesame.