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Dwadashi Parana
The 12th day, specifically the "Parana" or the conclusion of the Ekadashi fast. It is as important as the fast itself.
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SPIRITUAL STORY
King Ambarisha was saved from the wrath of Durvasa Muni because he correctly followed the Dwadashi Parana rules. It teaches that discipline and timing in spiritual life are the keys to God's protection.
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Primary Deity
Lord Vishnu
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FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circleThe fast must be broken after sunrise but before the Tithi ends.
- check_circleRead the specific chapter of the Srimad Bhagavatam related to Dwadashi.
- check_circleOffer food to a Brahmin or a guest before breaking your own fast.
- check_circleThe first sip of water used for Parana is considered the most sacred.
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Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
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| 15 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Shattila Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Friday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Bhaimi Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Vijaya Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 1 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Amalaki Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Monday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Papamochani Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Monday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Kamada Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Varuthini Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Mohini Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Apara Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Friday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Yogini Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Shayana Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Kamika Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Pavitropana Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Monday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Annada Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Monday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Parsva Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Indira Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Padmini Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Parama Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Friday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Pasankusa Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Rama Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 21 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Utthana Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 6 Dec 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Dwadashi — Parana after Utpanna Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Monday | Krishna Dwadashi — Parana after Mokshada Ekadashi | — | — | — | — |