Meru Trayodashi

Lord Adinath (Rishabhdev) — 1st Tirthankara

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A sacred Jain Trayodashi honouring Meru — the cosmic mountain of Jain cosmology where the five supreme beings are enshrined, observed on the 13th tithi (VNS 2552)

Dates 2026–2027

January 16, 2026

Mantra

णमो अरिहंताणं णमो सिद्धाणं णमो आयरियाणं णमो उवज्झायाणं णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं

Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loe Savva-Sahunam

I bow to the Arihantas · I bow to the Siddhas · I bow to the Acharyas · I bow to the Upadhyayas · I bow to all the Sadhus — the five supreme beings

✦ Special Note

Meru Trayodashi 2026 (VNS 2552): Jan 16 (per Drik Panchang Jain calendar). The sacred mountain Meru (Sumeru) stands at the centre of the Jain cosmos — it is here that newly born Tirthankaras are ceremonially bathed by Indra and the gods. Fasting, temple puja, and recitation of the Namokar Mantra bring great merit on this day.

Always Allowed

Boiled water — consumed only between sunrise and sunset

Avoided Year-Round

Root vegetables — potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beetroot, turnip (anything underground)Eggplant (brinjal) and multi-seeded vegetables including green chilliesMushrooms and cauliflowerMeat, fish, eggsHoneyAlcohol and fermented foods — yeast breads, vinegar, picklesEating after sunset — never, on any dayCold, iced, or unboiled water — all water must be boiled

Additional Restrictions

Upvas — complete fast. Boiled water (cooled to room temperature) between sunrise and sunset only.Trayodashi = 13th tithi. Meru Trayodashi honours the sacred cosmic mountain Meru (Sumeru) in Jain cosmology — the axis of the universe at which the Tirthankaras are anointed.Perform puja of Lord Adinath and meditate on the Namokar Mantra. Visiting a Jain temple for darshan is especially auspicious today.Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Boiled water only until sunset — break fast with plain rice and moong dal, without root vegetables, after sunset

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