Paryushana

Paryushan Parva
Also calledParyushan Parva
Observed byJains
Observancesfasting, going to the Jain Temple
DateAugust or September
Related toSamvatsari (Shwtemabar or Digamber)

Paryushana is an annual holy event for Jains and is usually celebrated in August, September or October in Hindi calendar (Indian calendar) Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha.[1] Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help.[2][3] The five main vows are emphasized during this time.[citation needed] There are no set rules, and followers are encouraged to practice according to their ability and desires. The event lasts for 8 or 10 days, and ends with the celebration of Samvatsari (forgiveness day).

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference SC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Roy, Christian (2005), Traditional festivals: a multicultural encyclopedia, Volume 1, ABC-CLIO, p. 356, ISBN 1-57607-089-1
  3. ^ Dhanpal Jain (4 September 2008), "Paryushan Parva, festival of forgiveness", The Times of India