Paran or Parana is the act, or vidhi, of breaking a fast, or
vrat, by eating or drinking in Hindu religion. It is performed after the
completion of the fast. Paran is only allowed after the successful completion
of the fasting.
Paran is performed after prayers are offered to Ganesha and
the deity to whom the fast was dedicated.
Some people break the fast by just drinking after.
Some offer fruits or sweet as Prasad to the deity and it is
then consumed to break the fast.