Rohini Vrat

Lord Vasupujya (12th Tirthankara)

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A Jain fast observed monthly when the Rohini Nakshatra prevails — dedicated to Lord Vasupujya, the 12th Tirthankara. Observed 12 times in 2026.

Dates 2026–2027

January 1, 2026January 28, 2026February 25, 2026March 24, 2026April 20, 2026May 18, 2026June 14, 2026July 11, 2026August 8, 2026September 4, 2026October 1, 2026October 28, 2026November 25, 2026December 22, 2026January 19, 2027February 15, 2027March 14, 2027April 11, 2027May 8, 2027June 4, 2027July 2, 2027July 29, 2027August 26, 2027September 22, 2027October 19, 2027November 15, 2027December 13, 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

The Rohini Nakshatra recurs approximately every 27 days, so the vrat falls 13–14 times a year (14 in 2026, 13 in 2027). Observers fast from sunrise to sunset and listen to the Rohini Katha. Completing the vrat 12 times is considered especially meritorious. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, Jain Rohini Vrat list, 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

Ekasana — one complete Jain meal before sunset only. No second meal, no snacking.Allowed on this day: rice, dal (moong, chana, urad, tur), roti, non-root vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, ghee, and mild dry spices.Fast from sunrise to sunset and listen to the Rohini Katha during the Nakshatra period.Some observers complete a full Upvas (water only) on this day.

Meal Idea

Warm milk with a few dates or plain fruit — a light, pure meal in honour of Lord Vasupujya on Rohini Nakshatra day

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