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Jain Fasting Traditions

Jain users often track fasting with great precision. This index outlines daily and longer fasts that Indian Calorie will gradually learn to support. Always follow guidance from your Jain teachers and doctors first.

Daily / regular patterns

Upvas – full day fast (planned)
Ekasana – one meal a day (planned)
Biyasana – two meals a day (planned)

Festival / larger fasts

Paryushan fasting
Aayambil – single bland meal (planned)
Tivihar Upvas (planned)
Chauvihar Upvas (planned)
Tela Aayambil (planned)

Advanced long fasts

Atthai (8 days) – advanced (reference only)
Athon (9 days) – advanced (reference only)
Mas Khaman (30 days) – advanced (reference only)
Varsitap – alternate-day for a year (reference only)

Safety first

Indian Calorie wants to be a careful logbook for Jain fasting, not a coach that pushes longer or riskier fasts. Over time, this section can link to specific patterns with clear disclaimers and gentle analytics.