What are the food restrictions for Jain Paryushan?
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Approximately 25% of all Jains observe strict food regulations during the festival of Paryushan, with the goal of spiritual purification and non-violence (ahimsa). So, what are the food restrictions for Jain Paryushan? The dietary guidelines require participants to avoid root vegetables, fermented foods, leafy greens, and eating after sunset, with stricter fasts involving limited or no food intake.
