Today, May 13th—the day of Ekadashi—the *Apara Ekadashi* fast will be observed. If you undertake this fast with complete faith, pure conduct, and strict adherence to the prescribed rules, all financial and mental tribulations in your life will be alleviated. Along with observing the fast itself, performing the *Parana*—that is, breaking the fast—in the proper manner is equally crucial, as it ensures that Lord Vishnu continues to shower His grace upon you. Let us explore the auspicious timing and procedure for the *Parana* of Apara Ekadashi.

**Auspicious Time (*Muhurat*) for Apara Ekadashi Parana**
The Ekadashi Tithi (lunar day) of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) in the month of *Jyeshtha* begins on May 12th at 2:52 PM. Conversely, this Tithi concludes on May 13th at 1:29 PM. Consequently, the *Parana* timing for Apara Ekadashi is as follows:

**Parana (Fast-Breaking) Time:** From 5:31 AM to 8:14 AM (on May 14th)
**Time of Dwadashi Tithi Conclusion (on the day of Parana):** 11:20 AM
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**How ​​to Perform the Parana (Breaking of the Fast)**
Wake up early in the morning and take a ritual bath; then, wear clean clothes.
Offer your prayers to Lord Vishnu or *Ladoo Gopal Ji*.
Offer *Bhog* (sacred food offering) consisting of *Makhan-Mishri* (butter and rock sugar), *Panjiri*, etc., and place a *Tulsi* leaf (holy basil) within it.
Consuming a *Tulsi* leaf during the *Parana* is considered highly auspicious. You may break your fast by eating the *Tulsi* leaf that was offered to the Lord.
On the day of the *Parana*, feed a Brahmin or a needy person, or donate dry grains (flour, rice, lentils), fruits, or *Dakshina* (monetary offering).

**Chant These Mantras**
During the *Parana* of the Ekadashi fast, you may chant the following mantras to invoke the blessings and grace of Lord Shri Hari and Goddess Lakshmi. 1. 'Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya
2. Om Vishnave Namah
3. Shriman Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
4. Lord Vishnu Gayatri Mantra - Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu: Prachodayat:

Keep these things in mind.
Ekadashi fast is concluded i.e., the next day on Dwadashi Tithi after sunrise, which is called 'Paran'.

Always break the Ekadashi fast during the auspicious time within Dwadashi date.

One should avoid breaking the fast during Hari Vasar (the first one-fourth period of Dwadashi Tithi).

Use of rice in the Parana of Ekadashi is considered auspicious.

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