Suri Padabhisek Mahotsav is a Jain festival tied to the ritual of Padabhishek—the ceremonial bathing or anointing of the feet of the Tirthankaras or their idols.

Key points:

• What it is: A special day or period during which devotees perform Padabhishek (foot wash and offerings) to honor the Tirthankaras and to express humility, devotion, and reverence.
• When it happens: The exact date varies by tradition and local temple calendars. It is often observed during festival seasons or temple anniversaries, as announced by the community.
• How it’s done: Devotees may offer water, milk, yogurt, honey, or fragrant substances, along with flowers and lamps, while reciting devotional stotras or mantras. The aim is purification, surrender, and concentration on spiritual teaching.
• Significance: Padabhishek symbolizes humility before the liberated beings, reminds practitioners to tread the path of righteousness, and reinforces devotion to ahimsa (non-violence), truth, and renunciation.
• Digambar vs. Shwetambar: The core practice—revering the Tirthankaras with foot rites—remains similar, but there can be differences in the accompanying rituals, stotras, and temple procedures depending on the sect and local tradition.

If you’d like, tell me which Tirthankar or temple you’re asking about, or share the city/temple, and I can describe the specific observances for that Suri Padabhisek Mahotsav.