Shravana Auspicious Day

Lord Mahavira

Jain

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The holy Shravana month (July–August) is auspicious for Jains — observed with Ekasana (one meal) or Upvas (complete fast) following strict Jain ahimsa rules, which differ from Hindu Shravana practices

Dates 2026–2027

August 17, 2026August 24, 2026August 31, 2026September 7, 2026August 9, 2027August 16, 2027August 23, 2027August 30, 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

Important: Jain Shravana fasting is different from Hindu Shravana fasting. Jains avoid root vegetables year-round — potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, beetroot, radish are never consumed, not just on fast days. During monsoon, Jains take extra care to avoid green leafy vegetables as they may harbour more micro-organisms at this time of year. All water must be boiled and cooled to room temperature. No eating after sunset on any day. Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition — always follow your family's practice. Dates per the Amanta Shravana month boundaries of Drik Panchang's Jain calendar (drikpanchang.com) — the Gujarati Amanta frame in which Paryushana falls.

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 meal before sunset) or Upvas (complete fast on water only) — both are valid for Shravana auspicious days.The Jain Shravana fast differs from the Hindu Shravana fast — Jains avoid root vegetables year-round, use only boiled water, and never eat after sunset. These are not vrat-day rules — they are everyday Jain practice.During monsoon, Jains take heightened care to avoid green leafy vegetables and unboiled water, as these may harbour micro-organisms in the rainy season.Daily Samayik and Pratikraman are encouraged throughout the Shravana month.Jain fasting rules vary by sect (Shvetambara/Digambara) and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Simple plain dal and rice — Ekasana before sunset, prepared without root vegetables and with care for all living beings

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