Answer

In Jain Dharma, Upvas means fasting for one full day, usually by giving up food completely and focusing on spiritual practices.

If you are asking “How many types of Upvas are there?”, commonly observed Jain fasts include:

• Upvas – fasting for one day
• Bey Upvas – fasting for two days
• Attham – fasting for three days
• Atthai – fasting for eight days
• Masakshaman – fasting for one month

Explanation

The number of Upvas can vary depending on a person’s capacity, health, vows, guidance from Guru Bhagwant, and the type of tapasya being observed.

Takeaway

Upvas is not only about avoiding food; its true purpose is to reduce attachment, control desires, and increase spiritual awareness.