Short, tradition-faithful guidance. Always follow your own pachchakkhān (vow) and local maryādā from your guru/sangh.

Principle for fruits in Paryushan

• Eat only in daylight, freshly cut, well‑checked for insects.
• Prefer simple, ripe, non‑overripe fruits; avoid anything infested or fermented.
• If your vow is stricter (e.g., only boiled food, no raw items), then avoid fruits.

Commonly allowed fruits (when fruits are permitted)

• Banana
• Apple, pear
• Papaya
• Sweet lime, orange, mausambi
• Grapes (clean, seedless or well‑checked)
• Pomegranate
• Melons (watermelon, muskmelon)
• Chikoo/sapota
• Mango (if in season)
• Tender coconut water and malai (by many; only in daylight)

Often avoided by many during Paryushan

• Figs/udumbara types (subtle himsā; many avoid)
• Very overripe/soft fruits or long‑kept cut fruits
• Fruits with higher worm risk in your area (e.g., guava, custard apple, jamun) unless thoroughly inspected

Dry fruits and nuts

• Generally ok if your vow allows: almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, raisins, dates, dry coconut. Avoid any coated, glazed, or processed items; keep it plain and simple.

Sect/tradition notes

• Shvetāmbara Paryushan (8 days): Many take simple fresh fruits and avoid leafy greens. Dates are usually acceptable if plain and insect‑free.
• Digambara Das‑Lakshan (10 days): Many keep even simpler food (upvās/ekāsan); some avoid raw fruits entirely depending on their pachchakkhān.

When in doubt, choose the simpler option or abstain.

Helpful references

• Food items allowed in Paryushan
• Can we eat dates in Paryushan?
• Chaturmās: commonly used fruits/foods list (useful background)