Observes Paryushana (5)

I believe the answer is:

fasts

(Other definitions for fasts that I've seen before include "Goes without food" , "Times of abstinence" , "Goes hungry" , "Abstains from food" , "Avoids food" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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