Paryushana Parva

Lord Mahavira

Jain

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The most sacred Jain festival — 8 days (Shvetambara: Sep 8–15, 2026 · VNS 2552) of repentance, renewal, and the cultivation of forgiveness, ending on Samvatsari

Dates 2026–2027

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026September 10, 2026September 11, 2026September 12, 2026September 13, 2026September 14, 2026September 15, 2026August 28, 2027August 29, 2027August 30, 2027August 31, 2027September 1, 2027September 2, 2027September 3, 2027September 4, 2027

Mantra

णमो अरिहंताणं णमो सिद्धाणं णमो आयरियाणं णमो उवज्झायाणं णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं

Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loe Savva-Sahunam

I bow to the Arihantas (perfect souls) · I bow to the Siddhas (liberated souls) · I bow to the Acharyas (spiritual leaders) · I bow to the Upadhyayas (teachers) · I bow to all the Sadhus — recite 108 times daily

How to recite

Recite 108 times each day using a mala. During daily Samayik (48-minute meditation) focus completely on the mantra.

✦ Special Note

2026 dates (VNS 2552): Shvetambara Paryushana Sep 8–15 · Digambara Das Lakshana Parva Sep 16–25. Daily practice: Samayik (48-min meditation), Pratikraman (confession and repentance), and listening to the Kalpasutra reading. The final day, Samvatsari (Sep 15), is the supreme day of forgiveness — say Micchami Dukkadam to all. Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition — always follow your family's practice. Dates per Drik Panchang's Jain calendar (drikpanchang.com).

Always Allowed

Boiled water — consumed only between sunrise and sunset

Avoided Year-Round

Root vegetables — potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beetroot, turnip (anything underground)Eggplant (brinjal) and multi-seeded vegetables including green chilliesMushrooms and cauliflowerMeat, fish, eggsHoneyAlcohol and fermented foods — yeast breads, vinegar, picklesEating after sunset — never, on any dayCold, iced, or unboiled water — all water must be boiled

Additional Restrictions

Fast level varies by individual and family tradition — from Ekasana (one meal) to full Upvas (boiled water only). All are honoured.Additionally during Paryushana: green leafy vegetables, tea, coffee, and all stimulants are avoided even on lighter fast days.Increasing austerity is observed as the 8 days progress, with the final day (Samvatsari — Sep 15, 2026 · Sep 4, 2027) being the most strict.Nirjal Upvas (no water either) is practised by some devout observers on specific days — do not attempt without guidance and consult a doctor.Jain fasting rules vary by sect (Shvetambara/Digambara) and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Boiled water only, or plain rice and moong dal without any seasoning — pure ahimsa in every sip and every bite

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