Here are the main Jain festivals commonly observed, with note on differences between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions:

• Mahavir Jayanti (birth of Lord Mahavira)

- Celebrated by both Digambar and Shwetambar communities; dates vary each year according to the lunar calendar.

• Paryushan Parva (the great fasting/renunciation festival)

- A central annual observance; typically lasts 8–10 days depending on community. - Includes rites of forgiveness and reflection. - Samvatsari (the Day of Forgiveness) is usually the last day of Paryushan.

• Diwali (Deepavali) for Jains

- Celebrates the Nirvana (passage to liberation) of Mahavira; observed widely by both traditions.

• Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (Mahavira’s birth anniversary)

- Observed with processions, readings, and devotional activities; dates vary by calendar.

• Special or regional fasting/festival days

- Various local or community-specific observances tied to Tirthankaras, auspicious days, or temple fairs; practices and dates can differ between Digambar and Shwetambar groups.

If you’d like, I can explain how each festival is celebrated in either the Digambar or Shwetambar tradition in more detail, or provide prayers and aradhana items associated with them.