can you give me a tithi-wise Jain fasting chart in a simple table.
Certainly. Here is a simple tithi-wise Jain fasting chart in a clear table format.
> Note: Fasting observance can vary by Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, as well as local family custom. The table below gives a common Jain practice overview.
| Tithi | Common Jain observance | |---|---| | 1st (Pratipada) | Often normal day; some observe ekasana or simple restraint | | 2nd (Dwitiya) | Simple tapas may be observed | | 3rd (Tritiya) | Some observe ayambil or light fasting | | 4th (Chaturthi) | Chaturthi vrat is observed by many devotees | | 5th (Panchami) | Special worship and light fasting in some traditions | | 6th (Shashthi) | Normal or simple restraint | | 7th (Saptami) | Some observe partial fasting | | 8th (Ashtami) | Often considered auspicious for upvas / ekasana in some traditions | | 9th (Navami) | Light observance or fasting in some homes | | 10th (Dashami) | Dashami vrat may be observed | | 11th (Ekadashi) | Very important day for upvas, ekasana, or ayambil | | 12th (Dwadashi) | Fast continuation or paran after ekadashi in some traditions | | 13th (Trayodashi) | Special vrat days in some traditions | | 14th (Chaturdashi) | Often observed with upvas or strong restraint | | 15th (Purnima / Amavasya depending on paksha end) | Very important for upvas, pratikraman, and worship |
Common Jain fasting types
- Upvas: No food or water for the day
- Ekasana: One meal in one sitting
- Biyasana: Two meals in one sitting, with restraint
- Ayambil: Bland food without taste-enhancing items
- Chauvihar / Tivihar: Restriction on eating or water after sunset, depending on observance
Very important Jain special fasting days
- Paryushan / Das Lakshan
- Aṣṭāhnik Parva
- Kartik, Chaitra, Ashadh, and Magh month special vows
- Akshaya Tritiya is also highly significant in Jain tradition
If you want, I can also make this into a month-wise Jain fasting calendar or a Digambar/Shwetambar comparison table.