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