For the Varshitap whose Parna (completion) is in 2026:

• Traditional rule:

Varshitap begins on Chaitra Shukla 8 and Parna is done the next year on Vaishakh Shukla 3 (Akshay Tritiya).

• For Varshitap Parna on Monday, 20 April 2026 (Vaishakh Shukla 3 / Akshay Tritiya), the start date (Arambh) falls on:

- Tithi: Chaitra Shukla 8 - Gregorian date: 5 April 2025 (approx., may shift by a day depending on country/city and local panchang).

So, strictly speaking, there is no new Varshitap “start date” inside 2026 for this cycle; the tapasya that ends on 20 April 2026 started on 5 April 2025 (Chaitra Shukla 8).

Because tithi → date conversion can vary slightly by location, always confirm with your local Jain Sangh / panchang before taking sankalp.

You can see the detailed Varshitap 2026 explanation here: