What are the religious days based on tithis
In Jain Dharma, many religious observances are based on tithis in the lunar calendar. Common important tithi-based days include:
- Ashtami – often observed for fasting, worship, and spiritual discipline.
- Chaturdashi – especially important for Pancham, Ashtahnika, and monthly vrat observances in some traditions.
- Purnima – full moon day; considered auspicious for worship and religious activities.
- Amavasya – new moon day; also important for fasting and devotion.
- Ekadashi – observed by many for vows and spiritual practice.
- Trayodashi / Chaturdashi – in some traditions, special for observances and vrata.
- Panchami – important in some Jain observances.
- Saptami / Ashtami / Chaturdashi – often used for regular religious vows and austerities.
Some especially important Jain tithi-based observances are:
- Paryushan / Das Lakshan period
- Samvatsari or Kshamavani day
- Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
- Nirvan Kalyanak days of Tirthankars
- Akshaya Tritiya for special remembrance of Lord Rishabhdev’s ahar-daan
- Kartik Purnima, Maagh Purnima, and other monthly sacred days in different traditions
Different Jain traditions may follow slightly different tithi practices, especially Digambar and Shwetambar traditions.
If you want, I can also give you a month-wise list of major Jain tithi days in simple format.