Paryushan Mahaparv 2026: Why Shwetambar And Digambar Jains Observe The Festival On Different Days?
Paryushan Mahaparva is an annual sacred Jain festival which is dedicated to spiritual purification, self-reflection, deep introspection, and the practice of universal forgiveness. It is an annual holy festival in Jainism which falls in the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September. In 2026, the festival has already begun from September 8 and it will run until September 15.…
Paryushan Mahaparva, a significant Jain festival, is observed annually in the month of Bhadrapada, typically in August or September. In 2026, the festival commenced on September 8 and will conclude on September 15. This eight-day celebration is observed by the Shwetambara sect, while the Digambara sect extends the observance for an additional two days, up to September 24. The ten-day festival is also known as Das Lakshan Parva.
The primary purpose of Paryushan Mahaparva is spiritual purification, self-reflection, deep introspection, and practicing universal forgiveness. During the festival, devotees engage in reciting sacred texts, meditating on virtues, and observing fasting as a means to reconnect with inner peace.
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