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Please give a month wise list of religious tithis with explanation of what each one is
Here is a month-wise list of important Jain religious tithis and observances in a simple way. Note: Jain tithis are based on the lunar calendar, so the exact dates can vary by region and tradition.
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1. Chaitra
- Ayambil Oli – A special period of six days of simple fasting and self-discipline. It is observed twice a year.
- Navapad Oli – A sacred period dedicated to the nine supreme categories in Jain worship.
Meaning: A time for austerity, prayer, and spiritual purification.
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2. Vaishakh
- Akshaya Tritiya – Very important in Jain tradition. It remembers Lord Rishabhdev’s first ahar, and is associated with charity and breaking a long fast.
Meaning: A day of giving, compassion, and remembrance of tapas.
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3. Jyeshtha
- Rath Yatra / Temple-related observances – In some places, special processions and worship take place.
- Panch Kalyanak / Snatra Puja – Depending on temple schedules, these may be observed.
Meaning: A month often devoted to worship, pilgrimage, and merit-making.
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4. Ashadh
- Chaturmas begins – The four-month rainy-season spiritual period begins for monks and many lay followers.
- Guru Purnima – Devotion to the Guru and spiritual teachers.
Meaning: A period of increased restraint, study, fasting, and listening to dharma.
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5. Shravan
- Paryushan preparations – Many communities begin more intense spiritual practices.
- Shravan full moon observances – Temple worship, vows, and devotion.
Meaning: A month of inner cleansing and preparation for Paryushan.
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6. Bhadrapad
- Paryushan / Das Lakshan – The most important spiritual observance period for Jains.
- Samvatsari – The day of forgiveness, especially important in Shwetambar tradition.
- Kshamavani / Micchami Dukkadam – Asking and granting forgiveness.
Meaning: A supreme time for repentance, forgiveness, self-restraint, and reflection.
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7. Ashwin
- Das Lakshan continues in some communities – Where it falls by calendar.
- Diwali preparation period – Remembering the liberation of Lord Mahavir and the Jain New Year cycle.
Meaning: A time for discipline, worship, and remembrance of Mahavir Swami’s nirvana.
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8. Kartik
- Nirvan Kalyanak of Lord Mahavir – Observed around Diwali.
- Gyan Panchami – Worship of knowledge, scriptures, and learning.
Meaning: A month that honors liberation, light, and true knowledge.
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9. Margshirsh
- Moksha-related worship and vows – Many perform special prayers.
- Tapas and swadhyay – Fasting, study, and meditation are emphasized.
Meaning: A time to deepen spiritual study and detachment.
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10. Poush
- Sammetsikhar and tirth worship – Pilgrimage and devotion in many communities.
- Special fasts on tithis like Ashtami and Chaturdashi – Commonly observed by devotees.
Meaning: A month for pilgrimage-minded devotion and austerity.
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11. Magh
- Maun and tapas observances – Silence, fasting, and meditation.
- Special worship on tithis such as Panchami and Ashtami – Depending on tradition.
Meaning: A spiritually serious month focused on inner control.
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12. Phagun
- Mahavir-related observances – In some calendars, important tithis connected with Lord Mahavir are remembered.
- Annual conclusion of some vows and festivals – Communities prepare for the next cycle.
Meaning: A closing month for reflection, worship, and renewal of vows.
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Common Jain tithis often observed every month
These tithis recur monthly and are considered especially sacred:- Ashtami – 8th lunar day; often used for fasting and worship.
- Chaturdashi – 14th lunar day; a very important day for penance and prayer.
- Panchami – 5th lunar day; often linked with special worship and vows.
- Purnima – Full moon day; temple worship, fasting, and spiritual observance.
- Amavasya – New moon day; prayer, introspection, and austerity.
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Simple meaning of these observances
- Fasting – To control desires and purify the mind.
- Worship – To remember the Tirthankars and virtues.
- Forgiveness – To free the soul from anger and attachment.
- Self-restraint – To reduce violence, greed, and passion.
- Study and meditation – To move toward right knowledge and right conduct.
If you want, I can also give this as:
- a clean table, or
- a Jain calendar style month-by-month list with only the main tithis and festivals.
