What is Navkarsi in Digambara Jainism?

In the Digambara canonical tradition, Navkarsi (Suryodayottara Muhurta) occurs exactly 48 minutes (2 Ghadis) after astronomical sunrise. It marks the time after which a devotee may complete Dev-Darshan and break an overnight water fast.

What is Chauvihar (Ratri-Bhojana-Tyaga)?

Chauvihar is the total abstinence from the four kinds of food (edible grains, liquids, licking, and chewing materials) before local sunset, an essential daily vow of non-violence in Digambara Jainism.

What are Parva Tithis in the Digambara Calendar?

Ashtami (8th lunar day) and Chaturdashi (14th lunar day) of every fortnight are holy Parva days in Digambara Jainism, observed with self-restraint, fasting (Proshadhopavasa), and avoidance of green vegetables.

Digambara Jain Panchang & Solar Clock

Real-time astronomical ephemeris for exact Sunrise, Navkarsi, Chauvihar sunset cutoffs, and sacred Parva days

🪷Daily Jain Solar Clock & Calendar

Shukla Dashami

☀️ Sunrise

12:39 AM

Daybreak

🪷 Fast Break (1 Muhurta)

01:27 AM

Purified Water & Meals

🕛 First Quarter (Prahara)

03:41 AM

Quarter-Day Transition

🌅 Sunset Fasting

12:49 PM

Sunset Fasting Cutoff

Time until Sunset Fasting: 10h 16m

Navkarsi (Dawn Muhurta)

Occurs exactly 48 minutes (2 Ghadis) after local sunrise. Devotees perform Jinendra Darshan and recite the sacred Namokar Mantra before breaking their overnight water fast.

Chauvihar (Sunset Fasting)

Strict cessation of all 4 types of food and drink before local sunset. A cornerstone vow of non-violence (Ahimsa) in Digambara ethics to protect invisible nocturnal microbes.

Parva Days (Ashtami & Chaudas)

The 8th and 14th lunar days of every fortnight. Observed through voluntary fasting (Proshadhopavasa), celibacy, avoidance of green vegetables, and contemplative scriptural study.

Annual Digambara Jain Festival & Kalyanak Calendar

Explore the complete 24 Tirthankara Panchakalyanakas, Dasa Lakshana Parva dates, dawn Nirvana Ladoo timings, and iCal subscription.

View Full Annual Calendar Subscribe via iCal (.ics)

Support Jain Muni Locator

Your contributions directly fuel real-time Vihar map API calls, server hosting, and verified community updates.