Overview
- According to Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi began at 12:49 am on November 15 and ends at 2:37 am on November 16.
- Hari Vasara ends at 9:09 am on November 16, after which the fast may be broken within the Dwadashi tithi.
- Some outlets citing Drik Panchang list closely aligned Parana windows, including 1:10–3:16 pm and 1:10–3:18 pm, with Mint reporting 1:14–3:25 pm.
- Utpanna Ekadashi marks the birth of Goddess Ekadashi, who emerged from Lord Vishnu and slew the demon Mura, and it is regarded as the first Ekadashi after Kartik Purnima.
- Guidance for observance includes rising in Brahma Muhurta, bathing (often with sesame), offering yellow clothes and flowers with Tulsi to Lord Vishnu, performing aarti, and reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama.