Answer

During Paryushan, whether corn flour can be used depends on the tradition and rules followed by your family, sangh, or guru.

In many Jain households, corn flour is generally avoided during Paryushan, especially if the food rules being followed are strict.

Explanation

Corn flour is made from corn, which is a grain/cereal-type food. During Paryushan, many Jains follow restrictions such as:

• avoiding certain grains or processed flours,
• eating simpler and more sattvik food,
• avoiding foods that may involve more processing or storage,
• following specific rules given by their sect or guru.

Some families may allow certain dry flours, while others avoid them completely during Paryushan.

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is a time of self-control, simplicity, tapasya, and purification. So the main idea is not only whether an item is technically allowed, but whether it supports restraint and spiritual discipline.

Takeaway

If you are observing Paryushan seriously, it is safer to avoid corn flour unless your guru, family tradition, or local sangh specifically permits it.