What fruits and nuts can be eaten in ekshana
In ekasana, the fruits and nuts that are generally taken are the simple, plain, fresh ones, within your one meal and according to your maryada / pachchakhkhān.
Generally acceptable fruits
- Apple
- Banana
- Orange / sweet lime
- Pomegranate
- Papaya
- Mango
- Grapes
- Pear
- Watermelon / muskmelon
- Guava, if fully clean and well checked
- Dates
- Raisins
- Tender coconut / coconut water, if your tradition allows
Generally acceptable nuts
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
- Dry coconut
- Chironji / charoli
- Makhana / fox nuts
- Sometimes sesame or similar dry seeds, if your family/guru permits
Keep in mind
- Take them plain, not salty, masala-coated, fried, or mixed.
- Use only clean, insect-free, fresh items.
- Follow your local Jain tradition, because some families are stricter about items like figs, peanuts, or certain dry fruits.
- If you are observing a stricter vow, then fruits or nuts may also be avoided.
If you want, I can also give a strict ekasana fruit-and-nut list or a Digambar/Shwetambar-wise list.