Upadhan Tap

Upadhan Tap in Jainism is a rigorous spiritual practice of fasting and penance undertaken to cultivate self-discipline, purification, and detachment from worldly desires. During this vow, devotees observe strict fasting, often refraining from drinking water for a prescribed period, combined with meditation and prayers to deepen their spiritual focus. Upadhan Tap is considered a highly revered form of austerity that helps practitioners strengthen their resolve, cleanse past karmas, and progress on the path toward liberation (moksha).