Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas

Lord Mahavira

Jain

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Phalguna Shukla Chaturdashi — the 14th tithi before Phalguna Purnima, marking the end of the winter Chaumasi quarter, observed with Upvas and universal Pratikraman (VNS 2553)

Dates 2026–2027

March 21, 2027

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

Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas 2027 (VNS 2553): Mar 21, on Phalguna Shukla Chaturdashi; Phalguna Purnima is Mar 22 in Delhi. This Chaturdashi marks the transition between Chaumasi periods — a time to confess, repent, and seek forgiveness from all beings. Recite Pratikraman and say 'Micchami Dukkadam' (May my wrongdoings be forgiven) to everyone you meet. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, Jain calendar and Phalguna Purnima, New Delhi).

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.Chaumasi Chaudas = Chaturdashi (14th tithi) marking the end of a Chaumasi (4-month) quarter — an occasion for universal forgiveness and Pratikraman.Perform Pratikraman (repentance prayer) in the morning and evening. Say 'Micchami Dukkadam' to seek forgiveness from all beings.Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Boiled water only until sunset — break with a simple plain meal of rice and dal, no root vegetables

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