Answer

Yes, nuts are generally allowed during Paryushan, if they are:

• Fresh and clean
• Not sprouted
• Not stale or fermented
• Not mixed with prohibited ingredients
• Eaten within the rules of your vow or family tradition

Common examples like almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, and peanuts are usually acceptable in many Jain households during Paryushan.

Explanation

During Paryushan, Jains follow stricter food discipline to reduce harm, control taste, and increase spiritual focus. The main food restrictions usually include avoiding:

• Root vegetables such as potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, etc.
• Green leafy vegetables in many traditions
• Fermented foods
• Stale food
• Food after sunset

Nuts do not fall under root vegetables, so they are commonly eaten. However, some people doing stricter tapasya or specific vows may avoid rich, oily, or tasty foods, including nuts.

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is not only about what is technically allowed, but also about practicing sanyam — self-restraint. So even if nuts are allowed, they should be eaten mindfully, not for indulgence.

Takeaway

Nuts are usually allowed during Paryushan, but follow your family, sect, guru, or personal vow rules. The spirit of Paryushan is restraint, simplicity, and inner purification.