The article places Paran after the final Usha Arghya and describes ginger, warm water or jaggery in its account of breaking the fast. It also describes family members seeking the Vrati's blessings.
Paran: Breaking the 36-Hour Mahavrat
The Paran (or Parana) is the joyful and mindful act of ending the challenging 36-hour fast without water. It occurs right after presenting the last Usha Arghya to the sunrise on Day 4.
The Ritual of Breaking the Fast
Since the stomach has remained completely empty for several days, the Vrati should avoid eating heavy food right away. Traditionally, a family member offers the Vrati a small piece of raw ginger along with warm water, or occasionally a piece of sacred jaggery. After the fast is broken, family members touch the Vrati’s feet to receive blessings, as the Vrati is believed to be highly pure and spiritually close to the divine at that time.