Ārādhana · Annual observances
Paryushana and Das Lakshana
Jainpedia describes Paryuṣaṇa as associated with Śvetāmbara communities and Daśa-lakṣaṇa with Digambara communities. Jain festivals and calendars vary by tradition and locality, so this overview is not a universal calendar or ritual manual.
Why the details differ
Jainpedia notes that some festivals are shared while others belong to a particular sect or local community, and that different groups may use different festival lists. Dates are tied to Jain lunar calendars. Confirm current dates and local practice with the community whose observance you are studying.
Published introductions often mention reflection, religious study, forgiveness, and fasting among observance practices. Those descriptions are context, not instructions for an individual. This site does not advise whether, when, or for how long a person should fast.
Further reading
- “Festivals,” JainpediaA tradition-aware overview of Jain festivals and calendar variation.
- “Introspection and Forgiveness: The Jain Celebration of Paryushan and Das Lakshan,” Parliament of the World’s ReligionsA short community-facing introduction; local calendars and observance may differ.
Dates, transliterations, translations, and descriptions of local observance are still being reviewed for this page. See the editorial method for what a completed source review requires.