The breaking of Ekadasi fasting is known as Parana . The correct time to end Ekadasi
fasting is after the sunrise on 12th day or Dwadasi. Some people end
the fasting after the first quarter of the Dwadasi Tithi. Ekadasi fasting in
Hindu religion is observe on the 11th day of a fortnight and is
dedicated to Bhagvan Sri Maha Vishnu.
Ekadasi is the 11th day during a fortnight in a
Hindu calendar.
Dwadasi is the 12th day during a fortnight in a
Hindu calendar.
The simple rule to be followed is to break the fasting
before Dwadasi Tithi ends. That is before the day after Ekadasi ends.
Today majority of Hindus end the fast next day morning after
sunrise. Such people do not look for Tithi time.
Always remember what matters is devotion and following
Dharma not how you fast and when you end fast. Follow the rules that you have
been following. What is the use of fasting and if you do not have devotion and
perform Adharmic activities.
We should not complicate our fasting and rituals. All this
are meant to put us in the right path to self realization. The path is not the
goal. Fasting is only one among the numerous means to achieve self realization.