Easy Jain recipes for Paryushan Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas

New Delhi:

Paryushan, also known as Paryushan Parva or Paryushan Mahaparva, is a very important festival in Jainism. It is usually celebrated in August or September for a period of seven to 10 days. During this time, people seek forgiveness and enhance their spiritual growth with practices like fasting, meditation and reading sacred texts. People also eat light, sattvic foods during Paryushan.

This year, Paryushan began on August 20 and will end on August 28. You might have to plan your meals during these days keeping in mind the Jain rules. Here are some healthy and easy recipes you can make for day 2 of Paryushan. 

Paryushan Day 2 Meal Plan (Option 1)

Day 2 sattvic breakfast ideas for Paryushan

The first meal of the day should be easy to digest, giving you energy without heaviness. Some ideas:

Breakfast: According to Master Chef Aruna Vijay, one can have Rava dosa with Dalia chutney or Kadai masala puri and dahi. 
Tip: Sip on warm water or light herbal tea to improve your digestion.

Jain-friendly lunch options for Day 2

Lunch should be satisfying yet simple, made with fresh ingredients.

Lunch: Dal bhati, churma and lassi or papad churi paratha can be good options for lunch.
Tip: Eat mindfully and without distraction to stay in tune with the spiritual essence of Paryushan.

Light and healthy dinner for Paryushan night

Dinner should be early and light so the body can rest well.

Dinner: Aglio olio pasta or paneer cheese paratha and dal shorba can be perfect options for dinner on day 2.

Paryushan Day 2 Meal Plan (Option 2)

• Breakfast: Pori upma/ uggani or Ker papad, sheera
• Lunch: Chole, bhature, curd rice and kesar shrikhand.
• Dinner: Kesar roti - hung curd and rajma galauti kebab, dal pakwan. 

Tip: Try to finish dinner before sunset, as many Jains prefer not to eat after dark during Paryushan.

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