Here is a simple, respectful day plan for Anant Chaturdashi while you are on day 2 of your menstruation. The core Jain values are mindfulness, ahimsa (non-violence), truth, and self-purification. Your personal or family tradition may have extra guidelines, so adapt as you are advised by your guru or elders.

Morning

• Wake with a calm intention to cultivate inner peace. Offer a brief Namokara (Navkar) mantra or any favorite short prayer you normally recite.
• Read or reflect on a short Jain text at home (for example a few verses from a sutra or a devotional paragraph) or listen to a devotional talk.
• Observe shuddha (purity) in your thoughts and actions for the day. Commit to kindness in words and small acts, especially with family.

Midday

• Perform a simple charitable act or selfless service (daan). This could be giving a small amount to someone in need, or helping a family member with chores without expecting reward.
• If you usually visit a temple, check your tradition’s guidelines. If it’s not encouraged, you can still show reverence at home by lighting a lamp, offering flowers to a photo or symbol of Mahavira, and reciting prayers quietly.

Afternoon

• Practice ahimsa in daily life: speak gently, avoid harsh or blaming thoughts, and be patient with others.
• Spend a few minutes in quiet reflection or a mindfulness walk, focusing on non-attachment to outcomes.

Evening

• If your tradition allows, perform a simple home puja or prayer session with emphasis on gratitude and self-purification. If temple visits are restricted by your tradition during menstruation, keep the focus on internal devotion rather than external rituals.
• Read a short section about the five oaths (amahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha) and think of practical ways to practice them in small, everyday choices.

Night

• Do a brief self-examination (pratikraman) focusing on thinking and speaking truthfully, showing compassion, and avoiding harm in thoughts or actions during the day. If your practice doesn’t routinely include pratikraman during menstruation, a gentle, honest reflection before sleep is fine.
• Sleep with a calm mind, letting go of any frustration or restlessness from the day.

Notes on differences between Digambar and Śwetambar

• Practices during menstruation vary by tradition and family. Some communities have stricter guidelines about temple entry or handling idols, while others emphasize remaining engaged in devotional study and reflective practice at home.
• If you are unsure what your house or community expects, follow the guidance of your guru or elders in your lineage. The important point is to maintain ahimsa, self-control, and sincere devotion.

If you’d like, tell me which tradition you follow (Digambar or Śwetambar) or any specific guidelines your family observes, and I can tailor the plan more precisely.