Answer

During Paryushan, you should ideally avoid eating after sunset.

In Jain Dharma, the traditional rule is:

• Eat only during daylight.
• Do not eat after sunset.
• Many people also avoid drinking water after sunset, depending on their vow and tradition.

Explanation

The exact time depends on the sunset time in your location. Usually, Jains try to finish food before sunset, and many keep a small buffer before sunset to avoid mistakes.

During Paryushan, people may observe different levels of discipline:

• Chauvihar: No food or water after sunset until sunrise.
• Tivihar: No food after sunset, but boiled water may be allowed until a certain time, depending on tradition.
• Upvas / Ekasana / Beasana: Food rules depend on the specific tapa being observed.

Spiritual Understanding

Avoiding food after sunset is connected with ahimsa, self-control, and awareness. Paryushan is a time to reduce attachment to taste and comfort, and to focus more on repentance, forgiveness, and inner purification.

Takeaway

A safe and respectful practice is to finish eating before sunset. For exact timing and rules, follow your family tradition or ask your Guruji / Maharaj Saheb / Sadhviji.