Palitana, Gujarat, is one of the holiest Jain pilgrim centers, especially for those who visit the Shatrunjaya temples atop the hill. The major Jain pilgrimage festivals commonly observed there are:

• Kartik Purnima (Shatrunjaya Teerth Yatra): Thousands of Jains undertake the traditional 21.6 km barefoot walk around Shatrunjaya Hill to reach the Adinath temple on Kartik Poornima. This is one of the most important pilgrimage days at Palitana. The practice is shared by both Digambar and Shwetambar communities, though local customs may differ slightly by tradition.

• Mahavir Jayanti: The birthday of Lord Mahavir is celebrated with temple ceremonies, processions of Tirthankara images in decorated chariots, and prayers at the Palitana temple complex. This festival is widely observed by both major Jain sects.

• Paryushan (and Kshamavani): A key period of fasting, reflection, and forgiveness. While Paryushan is central for many Jains in Palitana, some centers also host special observances in Siddhavad Tirth near Palitana (a noted Digambar site) where monastic communities lead extended practices during this season. Kshamavani (the Day of Forgiveness) is observed as a culmination of Paryushan by many Jains in and around Palitana.

• 6 Gaon / Chha Gau Teerth Yatra (Phagun Sunday): A large-scale pilgrimage day around Phagun (February–March) when many pilgrims visit the Shatrunjaya temples. It is a very prominent local pilgrimage event for devotees climbing to the temples.

Notes on traditions:

• Palitana hosts both Digambar and Shwetambar Jain communities. The core festivals above are shared, but specific rituals, timings, and temple practices can vary between Digambar and Shwetambar adherents. The spirit remains the same: reverence for the Tirthankaras, penance, and upliftment of the soul.

If you’d like, I can point you to a JainKnowledge.com page that explains Shatrunjaya temples and these festivals in more detail.