Kartik Chaumasi Chaudas

Lord Mahavira

Jain

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The Chaturdashi of Kartik month — Jain monks conclude their Chaturmas (4-month monsoon stay) on this day. Lay Jains observe Upvas and perform Chaumasi Pratikraman (VNS 2553/2554)

Dates 2026–2027

November 23, 2026November 12, 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

Kartik Chaumasi Chaudas 2026 (VNS 2553): Nov 23 · 2027 (VNS 2554): Nov 12. The Chaumasi (4-month) Pratikraman is one of the most important repentance ceremonies in Jainism — it covers all wrongdoings in thought, word, and deed over the past four months. Fast from sunrise to sunset, perform Pratikraman morning and evening, and say 'Micchami Dukkadam' to all beings. Nov 12, 2027 follows Drik Panchang's published Chaumasi Chaudas date (monks' Chaturmas completion anchor); sunrise-prevailing would give Nov 13. Dates per Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com, Jain calendar).

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.Kartik Chaumasi Chaudas = Chaturdashi (14th tithi) of Kartik month — the day Jain monks conclude their Paryushana Chaturmas (4-month stay in one place).Perform Pratikraman (repentance ceremony) in morning and evening. Say 'Micchami Dukkadam' to all beings — the Chaumasi Pratikraman covers four months of accumulated wrongdoings.Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

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

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