Why specifically ppl don’t eat greens on tithi. Why not any other days

In Jain Dharma, some devotees avoid green leafy vegetables on certain tithis because these days are considered spiritually more observant, and the practice is done to increase ahimsa, restraint, and purity of conduct.

Why specifically greens?

Leafy greens are often avoided because:

• they can have many tiny living beings on them,
• they are more associated with unripened, fresh plant life,
• they are considered more conducive to bodily indulgence and less to restraint in some traditions.

So the avoidance is seen as a special form of tap, niyam, and aparigraha on important days.

Why only on tithi, not every day?

Because in Jain practice, not every rule is for everyone in the same way every day. Tithi-based restraint is usually observed on days like:

• Pancham
• Ashtami
• Chaudas
• Paryushan days
• other vow days according to the family or tradition

On these days, people take extra vows or stronger observance. On regular days, many people follow normal vegetarian Jain diet but do not keep that additional restriction.

In short

• Every day: basic Jain food discipline may be followed.
• On tithi: extra austerity is taken, so greens are avoided as a special vow.

This is a practice of deeper observance, not because greens are allowed on other days and suddenly forbidden only on tithi. The tithi simply marks a day of stronger restraint in many Jain traditions.