Answer

Varshitap traditionally begins on Fāgun Vad 8 and concludes the next year with Pāraṇā on Akshaya Tritiya.

Explanation

Varshitap is a year-long Jain tapasya connected with Bhagwan Rishabhdev (Adinath). In this austerity, the devotee generally observes fasting on alternate days for one year.

The starting day is observed as:

• Fāgun Vad 8 — beginning of Varshitap
• Akshaya Tritiya — Pāraṇā day

Takeaway

Varshitap is a very sacred and difficult tapasya in Jain Dharma, done with devotion, discipline, and inner purity.