Samvastri

• Samvatsari was observed on September 20, 2023.
• Samvatsari is considered to be one of the most auspicious day for Jain community people.
• This day is celebrated by the Jain community people with great happiness and joy.
• Samvatsari or Kshmavani is the last day of Paryushan festival.
• These people say “Michami Dukkadam” to all their beloved people and seek forgiveness from them.
  • Forgiving other people and seeking forgiveness is the main purpose of celebrating this festival.

ABOUT PARYUSHAN PARV

• Shwetambars celebrate this festival for eight long days while Digambar celebrate this for 10 days.
• It is also called Das Lakshan Parv by Digambar Jains.
• It is observed as the period of daily fasting, confession and inner reflection.
• The five main vows are emphasized during this time- Ahiṃsā(Non-violence), Satya (Truth), Asteya (Non-stealing), Brahmacharya (Chastity), Aparigraha (Non-possession).