In the Jain lunar calendar, Chaumasi Chaudas holds great spiritual importance and occurs three times a year. The term Chaumasi signifies a four-month period, while Chaudas refers to the 14th day of the lunar fortnight—hence, this sacred day arrives once every four months.

On this occasion, Jains observe the day with devotion and discipline by refraining from consuming root and green vegetables, engaging in penance such as fasting or partial fasting, performing Dev Vandan and meditation, and participating in Chaumasi Pratikraman. A ritual of self-reflection and repentance for any wrongs committed in thought, word, or deed, whether knowingly or unknowingly, during the past four months.

For those unable to follow the full observances, the day can still be honoured by consciously reducing violence in thoughts, speech, and actions, and by setting aside 10–20 minutes for sincere introspection and inner peace.

Chaumasi Chaudas – Michhami Dukkadam
“Khamemi Savve Jiva, Savve Jiya Khamantu Me Metti Me Savve Bhuyesu, Veram Majham N Kenal”

“I forgive all beings, may all living beings forgive me.
I cherish friendliness towards all and harbour
enmity towards none”.