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Paryushan begins in
First observance begins 8 September 2026
Dates for both traditions
The two traditions observe Paryushan at different times and for different lengths. Both are shown here without preference.
Digambar Das Lakshan Parva
- Duration
- 10 days
- Begins
- 15 September 2026
- Ends
- 24 September 2026
- Kshamavani
- 25 September 2026
Ten days, each dedicated to one of the ten supreme virtues. Kshamavani, the day of forgiveness, follows the tenth day.
Shwetambar Paryushan Parva
- Duration
- 8 days
- Begins
- 8 September 2026
- Ends
- 15 September 2026
- Samvatsari
- 15 September 2026
Culminates in Samvatsari, the day of universal forgiveness, on which Micchami Dukkadam is offered. The Kalpa Sutra is read during these days.
Tithi timings vary by region, so observance may differ by a day between cities. Please confirm with your local sangh and panchang.
Das Lakshan Parva — the ten virtues
Digambar tradition · 15 September to 24 September 2026. Tap any day to read it in full.
DAY 1 · 15 Sep
उत्तम क्षमा
Uttam Kshama — Supreme Forgiveness
Uttam Kshama, the first virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme forgiveness. It means releasing anger and the …
DAY 2 · 16 Sep
उत्तम मार्दव
Uttam Mardava — Supreme Humility
Uttam Mardava, the second virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme humility. It means overcoming maan — pride i…
DAY 3 · 17 Sep
उत्तम आर्जव
Uttam Arjava — Supreme Straightforwardness
Uttam Arjava, the third virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme straightforwardness. It means overcoming maya,…
DAY 4 · 18 Sep
उत्तम शौच
Uttam Shaucha — Supreme Contentment
Uttam Shaucha, the fourth virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme purity or contentment. It means defeating lo…
DAY 5 · 19 Sep
उत्तम सत्य
Uttam Satya — Supreme Truth
Uttam Satya, the fifth virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme truth. Jain teaching asks not only that speech …
DAY 6 · 20 Sep
उत्तम संयम
Uttam Samyam — Supreme Self-restraint
Uttam Samyam, the sixth virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme self-restraint. It has two halves: restraint o…
DAY 7 · 21 Sep
उत्तम तप
Uttam Tapa — Supreme Austerity
Uttam Tapa, the seventh virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme austerity. Jain teaching names six external au…
DAY 8 · 22 Sep
उत्तम त्याग
Uttam Tyaga — Supreme Renunciation
Uttam Tyaga, the eighth virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme renunciation. In practice it means giving — th…
DAY 9 · 23 Sep
उत्तम आकिंचन्य
Uttam Akinchanya — Supreme Non-attachment
Uttam Akinchanya, the ninth virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, is supreme non-attachment. It is the realisation that…
DAY 10 · 24 Sep
उत्तम ब्रह्मचर्य
Uttam Brahmacharya — Supreme Celibacy
Uttam Brahmacharya, the tenth and final virtue of Das Lakshan Parva, means dwelling in the soul rather than in…
Paryushan Parva — the eight days
Shwetambar tradition · 8 September to 15 September 2026. Tap any day to read it in full.
DAY 1 · 8 Sep
आत्म-चिंतन का प्रारंभ
Beginning of Reflection
The first day of Shwetambar Paryushan begins the turn inward. Devotees pause ordinary activity, attend pravach…
DAY 2 · 9 Sep
संयम की गहराई
Deepening Restraint
The second day of Shwetambar Paryushan turns reflection into restraint. Having seen where the senses pull, dev…
DAY 3 · 10 Sep
संयम एवं स्वाध्याय
Restraint and Self-Study
The third day of Shwetambar Paryushan joins restraint with swadhyay, or self-study. Devotees continue their vo…
DAY 4 · 11 Sep
महावीर जन्म वाचन
The Auspicious Birth Celebration
The fourth day of Shwetambar Paryushan celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavira. The Kalpa Sutra account of hi…
DAY 5 · 12 Sep
कल्पसूत्र वाचन
Reading of the Kalpa Sutra
The fifth day of Shwetambar Paryushan is given to the Kalpa Sutra. The scripture, attributed to Acharya Bhadra…
DAY 6 · 13 Sep
तप
Penance (Tapa)
The sixth day of Shwetambar Paryushan deepens tapa, or penance. Jain teaching describes six external austeriti…
DAY 7 · 14 Sep
वैराग्य
Detachment (Vairagya)
The seventh day of Shwetambar Paryushan turns to vairagya, or detachment. Devotees loosen their hold on posses…
DAY 8 · 15 Sep
संवत्सरी
Samvatsari — the Day of Forgiveness
Samvatsari is the final and most sacred day of Shwetambar Paryushan. Devotees perform the annual Samvatsari Pr…
Understanding Paryushan
Micchami Dukkadam
If I have caused you harm, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word or deed — I ask your forgiveness.
Read about forgiveness