Mumbai based Rocky Kiritbhai Zaveri observed Maaskhaman -- a 31-day fast – during Paryushan this year. The 37-year old completed this form of taap from August 17 to September 16, 2009. He is the son of Arunaben and Kiritbhai Jayantilal Zaveri.
In earlier years, Rocky has performed taap with an 8 day fast (Atthai) in 1989and 9, 11 and 7 day fasts (Kheer Samudra) in the following years.