Paryushana Parv or Das Lakshana Dharma Festival of followers of Jainism for Self-Purification

The Jain festival Paryushana Parv or Das Lakshana Dharma is observed for 8-10 days during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada Month's Shukla Paksha with meditation, fasting and prayers which culminates with Samvatsari or Kshamavani - the forgiveness day.

In 2026, Paryushan festival is going to be be celebrated from  8^th September. However, for observant of 'Maskhaman' fasting, the complete month of Bhadrapada is devoted  is spent on fasting.

It is held that fasting purifies body and mind with emphasis on renunciation and asceticism. Some devout even fast or perform 'Maskhaman' for 31 days and just subsist on just boiled water.

For Das Lakshana, the following ten ten 'holy virtues' are reflected on and practiced during the festival

• Uttam Kshama or right forbearance

• Uttam Mardava or right modesty

• Uttam Aarjava or right straightforwardness

• Uttam Shoch orright purity

• Uttam Satya orright truth

• Uttam Sanyam or supreme restraint

• Uttam Tap or right austerity

• Uttam Tyaga or right renunciation

• Uttam Aakinchanya or right non-attachment

• Uttam Brahmcharya or supreme celibacy

At the conclusion of the festival, the observant request each other for forgiveness for all offenses caused knowingly or unknowingly during the last year by saying Micchami Dukkadam or Uttam Kshama to each other.

JAIN DASLAKSHAN PARV COUPLETS

Das Lakshana Parva is here to reflect and renew

,A time for spiritual growth and a vision true.

Ten days of deep reflection, fasting, and contemplation,

Purifying the soul and bringing divine transformation.

Deep focus on ten virtues helps the life align,

Practicing profound truths to make the spirit shine.

A holy Jain festival for self-purification born,

Awakening the spirit to welcome a sacred morn.

During these ten days, past karmas are destroyed away,

As Jains uplift the soul and walk the righteous way.

Practice Supreme Forgiveness to teach your heart to bend,

Embrace pure tolerance and let all anger end.

Cultivate Supreme Humility to conquer vanity and pride,

Letting ego vanish and keeping grace inside.

Focus on Honesty and transparency to clear the way, Encouraging a life where no deceit can stay