Can we eat pumpkin during paryushan
Yes. In Paryushan, pumpkins (a non-root, non-leafy vegetable) are generally allowed in Jain practice. The key idea is to keep the diet very simple, non-violent, and free from root vegetables and leafy greens, and to follow the vow you have taken and your local sangh’s guidance. Differences between Shvetambar and Digambar traditions mainly affect rules like leafy greens and strictness of fasting, but pumpkin is typically permitted in both traditions as part of a minimal, sattvik menu. Always follow your guru or local sangh if they have a stricter rule.
You can read more about the common do’s and don’ts (including non-root vegetables like pumpkin) here and a broader overview of what’s typically avoided during Paryushan here .