Answer

In Bhadra Tap, there are generally 16 fasting days.

Explanation

Bhadra Tap is a Jain austerity observed with a pattern of fasting and eating on specific days. The exact observance may vary slightly by tradition, guru-paramparā, or local practice, but it is commonly understood to include 16 upvās.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of Bhadra Tap is not only physical fasting, but also:

• Reducing attachment to food and body
• Practicing self-control
• Increasing devotion, svādhyāy, and inner purity
• Destroying karmas through tapas

Takeaway

Bhadra Tap usually has 16 fast days, but one should follow the exact method as guided by one’s Jain guru or sangh tradition.