Temple committees in Haridwar posted updated schedules on June 14 clarifying that Somvati Amavasya fasting aligns with Monday sunrise tithi rather than Sunday evening customs.
Priests emphasized that charity should reach verified shelters after dawn on June 15, discouraging midnight donations that disrupt traffic near riverfront ghats.
Astrology columns in regional newspapers explained why lunar calculations differ slightly between coastal and inland observatories when sunset margins are narrow.
Volunteer groups in Rajasthan arranged free bus service for elderly pilgrims traveling to Pushkar lake for ritual bathing at first light Monday.
Religious broadcasters prepared multilingual explainers for diaspora viewers unsure whether to observe the fast on local Sunday or Monday calendars.
Devotees in Varanasi prepared for Ganga bathing rituals, coordinating with river police to manage barricades along ghats expected to see dense foot traffic.
Charitable trusts announced free meal distributions for fasting pilgrims at roadside shelters along highways connecting major temple towns.
Calendar committees clarified that observers in western time zones should consult local pandits because tithi calculations can vary by minutes near sunset boundaries.
Television channels planned special programming Sunday morning explaining fasting customs for viewers unfamiliar with Somvati Amavasya traditions.
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