For Varshitap, the important thing is the Jain lunar dates, not the English (Gregorian) date.

For the year 2026, as per Jain tradition:

• Start Varshitap:

Chaitra Shukla Ashtami (8th day of the bright half of Chaitra)

• End / Parana of Varshitap:

Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya (3rd day of the bright half of Vaishakh) = Akshay Tritiya In 2026, Akshay Tritiya falls on Sunday, 19 April 2026 (parana that day, as per local panchang).

Because the Jain calendar is lunisolar, the exact matching English date for Chaitra Shukla Ashtami 2026 can shift slightly by location and panchang. So, to get the precise start date in 2026 for your city/sangh, please:

• Check a Jain Panchang for 2026, or
• Confirm with your local Jain upadhyay / sangh / temple.

A detailed explanation (from JainKnowledge) about Varshitap 2026 is available here: