Answer

During Chauvihar Upvas, one should generally not take Gandhodak after Pooja.

Explanation

Chauvihar means complete renunciation of the four types of food intake:

• Food
• Water
• Mouth-freshening items / consumables
• Other edible or drinkable substances

Since Gandhodak is a liquid and is taken through the mouth, it is treated as intake. Therefore, during Chauvihar Upvas, taking Gandhodak would not be appropriate.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, an upvas is not only physical fasting but also a vow of restraint, awareness, and purification. Chauvihar especially represents strong control over taste and bodily needs, so avoiding even small intake maintains the purity of the vow.

Takeaway

If you are doing Chauvihar Upvas, you may respectfully do Pooja and bow with devotion, but you should avoid drinking or taking Gandhodak in the mouth. For your specific tradition or family practice, it is best to confirm with your Guru Maharaj or local Jain Sangh.