Paryushana

Das Lakshana or Paryushana is an annual holy event for Jains and is usually celebrated in August or September in Hindi calendar (indian calendar) Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha. Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. The five main vows are emphasized during this time. There are no set rules, and followers are encouraged to practice according to their ability and desires.

Das Lakshana or Paryushana
Das Lakshana (Paryushana) celebrations, Jain Center of America, New York City
Also calledDas Lakshana (Digambar)
Observed byJains
Celebrations8 days (Shwtemabar)
10 days (Digambar)
Observancesfasting, going to the Jain Temple
Related toSamvatsari (Shwtemabar)
Kshamavani (Digambar)
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Normally, Digambaras refer it as Das Lakshana Dharma while Śvētāmbaras refer to it as Paryushana ("abiding" or "coming together"). The duration of Paryushana is for 8 days for Śvētāmbara Jains and 10 days for Jains belonging to the Digambara sect. The festival ends with the celebration of Samvatsari or Kshamavani (forgiveness day).

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