Fasting Parana and Tapasya Rules
🕒 On the day of breaking a long fast (Tapasya Parana), extending over several days.
What is this about? (History)
Essential guidelines and dietary rituals for Parana—breaking a long fast (Tapasya) safely, including the preparation of specialized medicinal Ukali drinks.
Things to Buy / Requirements
- Ukali Powder ingredients (cloves, black pepper, pimpal, fennel, dry ginger, carom)
- Raisins (Munnakka) and Keriya
- Milk, ghee, and sugar candy
- Porridge (Dalia) and Moong dal
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
First Day: Break the fast with a specially prepared medicinal water (Ukali) mixed with crushed Munnakka. Give milk Ukala later.
2
Gradually introduce easily digestible items like thin porridge (Dalia) in the evening if the stomach is clear.
3
Second Day: Provide milk, boiled Moong (seasoned lightly with ghee, cumin, and asafoetida), and very thin Moong dal.
4
Third Day: Introduce soaked fruits like Kharek, dates, figs, or papaya in small quantities.
5
Abstinence: Strictly avoid red chili, tomatoes, lemon, fried items, and heavy bread for specified periods (up to a month) post-fasting.