Breaking Fast (Parana) Muhurta
Breaking a vrat at the appointed parana time.
Best day
Sunday
Sun IS karaka of parana — supreme day for breaking fasts.
Day to avoid
Saturday
Saturn-day parana for Shani-vrat and tapasya fasts.
Primary karaka
sun
Sub-category
Spiritual
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Day-by-day verdict
Day-by-day verdict for Breaking Fast (Parana)
Karaka: Sun
Sunday
Surya
Sun IS karaka of parana — supreme day for breaking fasts.
Monday
Chandra
Moon-day parana for Somavar-vrat and Shiva-aligned fasts.
Tuesday
Mangal
Mars-day parana for Hanuman-vrat and Mangal-vrat fasts.
Wednesday
Budha
Mercury-day parana for Ganapati-vrat and knowledge fasts.
Thursday
Guru / Brihaspati
Guru-day parana for Brihaspati-vrat and Vishnu fasts.
Friday
Shukra
Venus-day parana for Lakshmi-vrat and Devi fasts.
Saturday
Shani
Saturn-day parana for Shani-vrat and tapasya fasts.
Detailed reasoning by day
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Sundayरविवार
Ruled by Surya · Authority, leadership, soul-purpose, royal undertakings.
Surya is the primary karaka here and the universal ruler of parana-time. Sunday parana is auspicious specifically for Sunday-vrats, Aditya-Hridayam-vrats, or Surya-aligned weekly fasts. Begin at the prescribed parana-tithi-window after midday Sun-darshan.
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Mondayसोमवार
Ruled by Chandra · Mind, mother, emotion, water, comfort.
Chandra-day parana is auspicious for breaking Somavar-vrat (the 16-Mondays cycle), Maha-Mrityunjaya-vrat, Shiva-Pradosh-vrat, and Sankatahara-Chaturthi when it falls on Monday. Begin at moonrise after the prescribed nakshatra-window.
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Tuesdayमंगलवार
Ruled by Mangal · Courage, conflict, blood, valour, brothers.
Mangalvara parana is appropriate for breaking Hanuman-vrat, Mangal-vrat, Sundar-kand-vrat, or Bajrang-baan paath-vrat. Begin after Hanuman-aarti at the prescribed time. Pair with Hanuman-Chalisa concluding recitation.
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Wednesdayबुधवार
Ruled by Budha · Intellect, communication, business, learning.
Budha-day parana is auspicious for breaking Sankatahara-Chaturthi, Saraswati-vrat, or Ganapati-aligned fasts. Begin after Ganapati-aarti at the prescribed parana-time. Especially favoured during Hasta or Pushya nakshatra.
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Thursdayगुरुवार
Ruled by Guru / Brihaspati · Wisdom, dharma, expansion, blessing.
Brihaspati-day parana is supreme for breaking Brihaspati-vrat (16-Thursdays), Vaikuntha-Ekadashi-vrat, Vishnu-Sahasranama-vrat, or Sai-Baba 9-Thursdays vrat. Begin at the prescribed parana-tithi-window with Vishnu-Sahasranama paath.
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Fridayशुक्रवार
Ruled by Shukra · Beauty, love, women, comfort, jewelry.
Shukra-day parana is auspicious for breaking Vaibhav-Lakshmi-vrat (16 Fridays), Santoshi-Maa-vrat, Mahalakshmi-vrata, or Lalita-Sahasranama-vrat. Begin at the prescribed parana-time with Lakshmi-aarti.
Breaking Fast (Parana) on Saturdayशनिवार
Ruled by Shani · Discipline, restriction, austerity, karma.
Shanivara parana is appropriate for breaking Shani-vrat, Hanuman-as-Shani-shanti vrat, or Bhairava-vrat. Begin at sunset after sesame-oil deepa offering. Especially favoured for Sade Sati or Shani-Mahadasha remedial-vrat completions.