Dashalakshana Parva (often called Dashakakshana) is a sacred, ten-day Jain festival observed mainly by Digambar Jains. It occurs after the end of Paryushan and focuses on contemplation and practice of ten virtues that define dharma. Each day is devoted to one virtue, studied or recited by mendicants and taught to lay followers. The ten virtues are:

• Kṣamā (forgiveness)
• Mardavā (gentleness/humility)
• Ārjava (straightforwardness)
• Śauca (purity)
• Satyā (truth)
• Saṃyama (self-control)
• Tapa (austerity/penance)
• Tyāga (renunciation/detachment)
• Ākiṃcanya (lack of possessiveness)
• Brahmacarya (celibacy/chastity)

Origin and tradition:

• The Dashalakṣaṇa Parva is described in Jain scripture traditions as the festival of ten virtues, with mendicants leading discourses on these chapters and laity reflecting on them. In Digambar tradition, it is closely linked with the period of retreat and renewal that accompanies the rainy season and the start of a new spiritual year. Different Jain sects place emphasis on related practices, but the core idea remains the same: cultivating these ten virtues forms the heart of the observance. For a contemporary date reference, the festival typically spans ten days, ending with a day of forgiveness (Kshamavani) the day after the ten-day period. You can read more about the start date and observance here.

Note on traditions:

• There are variations between Digambar and Śvetambar practices in the calendar and emphasis, but both recognize the Dashalakṣaṇa as a major, spiritually formative festival.

You can read more on the start and structure of Dashalakṣaṇa Parva here