Paryushana is one of the most sacred and important festivals in Jainism, which is observed with devotion, discipline and spiritual reflection. It is time to deepen self-purification, forgiveness and someone’s faith. In 2025, Paryushana has special significance for both Shwetambara and Digambara Jains, as the observation varies slightly for two sects.
Paryushana 2025 date
For svetambara or shwetambar Jain: Paryushana will begin on Friday, August 22, 2025, and end on Friday, August 29, 2025 (Samvatsari).
For Digambara Jain: Paryushana, also known as Das Laxana Parva, will begin on Saturday, August 30, 2025, and end on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Importance of fairy
The word “fairyless” means “coming together” or “staying close”, separating from worldly attachments and symbolizes the practice of drawing close to the soul. It emphasizes spiritual awakening, self-discipline, non-violence and forgiveness.
Major aspects of its importance include:
Self-purification: Time to purify the soul through penance, meditation and fasting.
Forgiveness: The festival ends with a ritual of apologizing to all living beings for any deliberate or unknowable damage.
spiritual awakening: Jains these days dedicate the scriptures to read, reflect teachings and practice compassion.
Troops: It teaches restraint from worldly pleasures and focuses on simplicity, humility and mindfulness.
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Rituals and practices during fairy
Paryushana is marked by various types of rituals and religious practices that differ between the Svetambara or Shwetambar and Digambara traditions, but share a common goal of spiritual uplift.
1. Fasting (fasting and penance)
Many Jains inspect complete or partial fast, leaving food to surviving only on boiled water.
Some fast for a long time to purify the body and mind.
2. Scripture reading (svadhyaya)
The study of daily lessons and Jain scriptures, including Kalp Sutras for Svetambara or Digambaras for Shwetambaras and Tattva Sutra.
Special discourses are organized in temples and community ceremonies.
3. Reflection (reflection and repentance)
A major ritual where Jains reflect their actions, accept wrong things, and try to avoid repeating them.
Performed twice daily during Paryushana.
4. Pompous
Celebrated at the end of Paryushana.
On this day, Jains congratulate each other with “Mikchami Dukkadam”, which means “all the disadvantages of me may be.”
This gesture symbolizes humility, compassion, and grocery.
5. Donation and non -violence
The followers are strict non -violence (non -violence), compassion to all living beings, and charity.
Avoiding root vegetables and practicing vegetarianism is also more strictly common.
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Splendor
Svetambara or shwetambara Jain: Observe 8 days of Perusha, focusing on reciting Kalpana Sutra and celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavira.
Digambara Jain: Das Laxman Parva, celebrate a 10-day festival, is dedicated to ten cardinal properties such as forgiveness, humility and non-power each day.
Paryushana’s message
Paryushana is not only about rituals, but about embracing values:
Forgiveness on resentment.
Compassion on cruelty.
Spiritual discipline on worldly enjoyment.
Self-confidence on defect.
It is a reminder that true happiness lies in purifying the soul, spreading kindness and living in harmony with all beings.
Paryushana 2025 offers the Jain an opportunity to slow down, inward and follow the path of Lord Mahavira’s teachings. Whether fasting, prayer, or apologizes, the festival inspires people to live with love, humility and peace. As Jains congratulate each other with “Mikchami Dukkadam”, they embrace the spirit of unity, compassion and spiritual renewal.
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