Answer

Yes, apple is generally allowed to be consumed during Paryushan, because it is a fruit and does not involve eating root vegetables.

Explanation

During Paryushan, Jains usually avoid foods that involve greater harm to living beings, such as:

• Root vegetables like potato, onion, garlic, carrot, beetroot, etc.
• Green leafy vegetables in many traditions
• Fermented foods
• Eating after sunset
• Unnecessary indulgence in taste

Apple, being a fruit, is generally acceptable if it is:

• Fresh
• Properly washed
• Cut and consumed during the permitted time
• Not stored after cutting for a long time

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is a time for self-control, simplicity, and purification. Even when eating permitted foods like apple, the intention should be moderation, not indulgence.

Takeaway

Apple can generally be eaten during Paryushan, but follow the specific rules of your family, sect, or guru, as practices may vary.