Pakshik Chauwdas

Lord Mahavira

Jain

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Pakshik Chauwdas — the 14th tithi of each Shukla and Krishna paksha. A core monthly Jain Samvat fasting day across both Shvetambara and Digambara sects, observed ~25 times a year, paired with evening Pakshik Pratikraman.

Dates 2026–2027

January 2, 2026January 17, 2026January 31, 2026February 16, 2026March 2, 2026March 17, 2026March 31, 2026April 16, 2026April 30, 2026May 15, 2026May 30, 2026June 14, 2026June 28, 2026July 13, 2026July 28, 2026August 11, 2026August 26, 2026September 10, 2026September 25, 2026October 9, 2026October 25, 2026November 8, 2026November 23, 2026December 7, 2026December 23, 2026January 6, 2027January 21, 2027February 5, 2027February 20, 2027March 7, 2027March 21, 2027April 5, 2027April 19, 2027May 5, 2027May 19, 2027June 3, 2027June 17, 2027July 3, 2027July 17, 2027August 1, 2027August 16, 2027August 30, 2027September 14, 2027September 29, 2027October 14, 2027October 28, 2027November 12, 2027November 27, 2027December 12, 2027December 26, 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

✦ Special Note

Chauwdas is the Chaturdashi (14th tithi) of each fortnight, observed with evening Pakshik Pratikraman. For regular pakshik dates, the sunrise-prevailing day is used (agreeing with the Gujarati Vikram Samvat civil calendar). Exception: Chaumasi Chaudas dates follow Drik's published festival anchor — e.g. Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas 2027 = Nov 12 (Drik), even though the sunrise-prevailing rule gives Nov 13. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, Jain calendar, New Delhi — anchored to its published Chaumasi Chaudas dates for 2026–2027) with astronomical tithi verification; splits settled by the Gujarati VS calendar (Prokerala Gujarati panchang, VS 2082-84).

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

Pakshik Chauwdas — the 14th tithi of each lunar fortnight. Traditionally observed with Pakshik Pratikraman in the evening.Most observers do Ekasana (one plain Jain meal before sunset) or Ayambil (single tasteless meal); some do full Upvas (boiled water only).Always observe Choviar — no food or water after sunset.

Meal Idea

Plain rice, moong dal and steamed lauki before sunset; or, for full Upvas, boiled water sipped between sunrise and sunset

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