• In everyday Jain practice (for householders), ghee is usually allowed. It is treated as a dairy product and can be used in cooking in moderation, along with other milks/products, as long as the vow of ahimsa is kept and the local maryada allows it. You can read a general guide here:

• During special vows or austerities, some practices restrict or omit ghee:

- Aayambil and other strict fasting days often prohibit oil and ghee, along with other restricted items, to keep the meal very plain. In such cases, ghee is not used. See the discussion on upvas/ayambil guidelines here: - Paryushan/Chaturmas observances may vary by sect and guru. Many followers voluntarily reduce or avoid dairy during Paryushan as part of ahimsa practice, though practices differ between Shvetambar and Digambar communities. For specifics, follow your guru’s guidance or your sangh maryada. You can read related notes here:

• Differences between Digambar and Shvetambar:

- Shvetambar communities generally permit dairy in daily meals, including ghee, as part of a lacto-vegetarian diet. - Some Digambar practitioners, especially those observing stricter ahimsa or ascetic vows, may choose to avoid dairy entirely or limit it more during certain periods. Follow your local guru’s instructions for exact practice.

If you want a tailored, tradition-specific answer, tell me your exact tradition (Shvetambar/Digambar) and the particular vows you follow.