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  • If I start varshitap on akshay tritiya i.e. on 9 may can u set the schedule.
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    If I start varshitap on akshay tritiya i.e. on 9 may can u set the schedule.

    2 hrs ago 3

    Answer

    Yes. In Varshitap, the usual pattern is:

    • One day upvas — complete fast
    • Next day parna / besanu — breaking the fast properly
    • This alternate-day pattern continues for about one year
    • The final parna is traditionally done on Akshay Tritiya the next year

    If you start Varshitap on Akshay Tritiya, 9 May, then your pattern would be:

    • 9 May — Upvas
    • 10 May — Parna / Besanu
    • 11 May — Upvas
    • 12 May — Parna / Besanu
    • Continue alternating like this.

    Important Note

    Varshitap dates should ideally be confirmed with your local Jain Guru Bhagwant, Maharaj Saheb / Sadhviji, or local Jain Sangh, because:

    • Parna timing depends on sunrise and local place.
    • Tithi-based adjustments may apply according to the Jain calendar.
    • Different Jain traditions may follow slightly different practical details.

    Simple Schedule Rule

    Starting from 9 May:

    • Odd-numbered days from start = Upvas
    • Even-numbered days from start = Parna / Besanu

    So:

    • Day 1: 9 May — Upvas
    • Day 2: 10 May — Parna
    • Day 3: 11 May — Upvas
    • Day 4: 12 May — Parna

    Takeaway

    You can follow the alternate-day pattern from 9 May, but for the exact full yearly Varshitap schedule and final Akshay Tritiya parna, please confirm with your local Jain calendar or Guru Bhagwant.

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