Yes, you can do Palitana (Shatrunjay) yatra while Ayambil Oli is going on – there is no Jain shastric niyam that forbids it.

But keep these points in mind:

1. Ayambil is tapa of ras-tyag (controlling taste), not of walking

- Main rules: - Eat only once a day - Simple ayambil food (no milk, curd, ghee, oil, sugar/jaggery, fried items, etc.) - Boiled water only, within fixed time - Walking / climbing is allowed as long as you can maintain these rules properly.

1. Health & shakti are very important

- Palitana climb is long and tiring. - If you are weak, have medical issues (heart, knees, sugar, BP, etc.), or feel dizzy on Ayambil, then it is better to avoid such a heavy yatra those days. - In Jain dharma, “saiyam ke saath tapa” is important – not hurting the body to the point that you must break vows or take medicines unnecessarily.

1. Bhav and practicality both matter

- If you can: - Keep full Ayambil niyam properly, - Do climb calmly, with maun / dhyan / stuti, - No anger, irritation, or carelessness in acharan, then doing yatra during Ayambil can become extra punya + tapa. - But if because of yatra you: - Have to break Ayambil rules, or - Become very disturbed, angry, or careless, then spiritually it is not good.

1. Take guidance from your Guru / Pravachanakar / Panjrapol or Mandir niyams

- Some local sanghs or gurus may suggest: - “If you are doing full 9-day Ayambil Oli for the first time, avoid very hard yatras.” - Or they may encourage it if your health is fine. - So, best is to follow aagya of the guru you normally follow.

1. Both Digambar and Shwetambar

- Both consider: - Ayambil = tapas for control of taste - Palitana / Shatrunjay yatra = mahā-punya-kārak - There is no known strict prohibition in either tradition against combining the two; it is mainly about prudence and capacity.

If your body is fit, mind is steady, and niyam of Ayambil remains intact, you may certainly do Palitana jatra during Ayambil Oli.

For simple information on Navpad Ayambil Oli, you can read more here