YOUNGEST MAN TO OBSERVE 180 JAIN UPVAS (FASTS)
Mr. Nipex Hiteshkumar Sheth, a 27-year-old Jain devotee from Kalol, Gujarat, and a disciple of Gachchadhipati Aacharya Narratna Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb, observed 180 Jain upvas as part of his spiritual practice of tapasya. He began on March 24, 2026, and completed the penance on September 20, 2026, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, setting a new record with World Records India. His practice reflects the Jain pursuit of self-discipline and freedom from passions such as anger and greed.
