Anant Chaturdashi

Lord Mahavira

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The 14th tithi of Bhadrapad Shukla — observed by Digambara Jains as the final day of Das Lakshana Parva (Sep 25, 2026 · VNS 2552)

Dates 2026–2027

September 25, 2026September 14, 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

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 (VNS 2552): Sep 25 (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi, per Drik Panchang). In the Digambara tradition this is the last day of Das Lakshana Parva; Kshamavani — the forgiveness day — follows on Ashwin Krishna Pratipada (Sep 27, 2026). Seek forgiveness from all beings by saying 'Micchami Dukkadam'. Visit the temple, perform Pratikraman, and fast until sunset. Dates per Drik Panchang's Jain calendar (drikpanchang.com).

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 between sunrise and sunset only.Anant Chaturdashi (14th tithi of Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha) = the final day of Das Lakshana Parva for Digambaras. Kshamavani — the day of supreme forgiveness — follows on Ashwin Krishna Pratipada (Sep 27, 2026).Say 'Uttam Kshama' and 'Micchami Dukkadam' to all. Perform Pratikraman in morning and evening.Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Boiled water only — complete Upvas on this supreme day of Anant Chaturdashi, the close of Das Lakshana Parva

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