Navanu Yatra (Navanu Jatra) is a traditional Jain sadhana connected with Shatrunjaya Palitana and Girnar’s holy sites. It is not a scriptural command, but a long, disciplined pilgrimage practice followed by many Jains to purify the soul and progress toward liberation. The core idea is strenuous, mindful devotion—often undertaken in honor of Adinath (Adeshwar Dada), the first Tirthankar—and it is observed with vows such as non-violence, modesty, fasting, and reverent darshan. Different Jain communities (Digambar and Śvetāmbara) may have small differences in customs or timing, but the spirit remains the same: a rigorous personal penance to lessen karmic burden and move toward moksha. You may read more about Navanu Yatra’s significance and practice on trusted Jain sources that discuss its link to Adinath and Shatrunjaya. ( jainknowledge.com)

• The Navanu Yatra at Palitana is especially noted for the 99 ascents of Shatrunjaya hill, performed with strict vows and devotional rituals. After each ascent, prayers and pujas are performed, and the cycle is completed with a final ceremony. This 99-fold practice is a hallmark of the Navanu Yatra tradition in Palitana, and it is widely referenced in Jain pilgrimage literature and community guidance. You can read more about the practice and its sectional details in related Jain knowledge resources. ( jainknowledge.com)

• In short, Navanu Yatra is a purposeful, strenuous devotional path undertaken by many Jains as a means of purification and spiritual progress, with Adinath/the Shatrunjaya pilgrim context as its anchor. While the core intention is shared, you’ll find minor ritual variations between Digambar and Śvetāmbara communities. For a concise overview in Jain-focused guidance, you can explore the general Navanu context in JainKnowledge’s discussions on Navanu Yatra. ( jainknowledge.com)

If you’d like, I can point to more specific guidance on how Navanu Yatra is observed in a particular tradition or provide a simple day-by-day outline for a typical Navanu Yatra at Palitana.