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  • can you give me a tithi-wise Jain fasting chart in a simple table.
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    can you give me a tithi-wise Jain fasting chart in a simple table.

    4 months ago 57

    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.

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