Do the majority of Jains use amavasya ante or purnima ante
There is no single universal majority for all Jains.
But in common Jain calendar usage, especially in western India and among many Shwetambar communities, the month is usually counted as _amavasya-ante_ (amavasyant), meaning the lunar month ends on new moon day.
A few notes:
- Amavasya is very important in Jain observance.
- Purnima is also very important, but it is usually not the month-ending basis in the most common Jain local calendar style.
- Regional practice can vary, so some communities may use different reckoning.
So, in short: most Jain everyday religious calendar usage is generally amavasya-ante, not purnima-ante.