Akshaya Tritiya — Varsitap Parana

Lord Rishabhdev (Adinath) — 1st Tirthankara

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The day Lord Rishabhdev (Adinath) broke his year-long fast with sugarcane juice — the most auspicious day in the Jain calendar for charity, Varsitap Parana, and Akshana Daan (VNS 2552)

Dates 2026–2027

May 19, 2026

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

Akshaya Tritiya / Varsitap Parana 2026 (VNS 2552): May 19. Lord Rishabhdev fasted for an entire year (Varsitap). On Akshaya Tritiya, Shreyans Kumar — a former relative — offered him sugarcane juice, becoming the first person to perform Akshana Daan. This is the holiest act of charity in Jainism. Offering sugarcane juice or cooked rice to a Jain monk or fasting devotee today earns imperishable (akshaya) merit.

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

Those completing Varsitap (year-long alternating fast) break their fast with sugarcane juice on this day — replicating the parana of Lord Rishabhdev.Akshana Daan (offering sugarcane juice or cooked rice to a fasting Jain) is an act of supreme merit today.Those not on Varsitap may observe Ekasana (one meal before sunset) or Upvas on this day.Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Fresh sugarcane juice (iksha ras) as parana — followed by plain rice and moong dal, offered in gratitude to Lord Rishabhdev

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