Is deravasi and sthanakvasi Paryushan on same dates in 2026
Answer
Yes — in 2026, Deravasi and Sthanakvasi Paryushan are generally on the same dates. A published 2026 Jain Center calendar lists
Shwetambar, Sthanakwasi & Achalgach Paryushan Begins on 8 September 2026,
Samvatsari on 15 September 2026, and
Parna on 16 September 2026. (
jaincenternj.org)
Explanation
So for 2026, you can treat the main Paryushan dates as the same for both traditions:
- Begins: 8 September 2026
- Samvatsari: 15 September 2026
- Parna: 16 September 2026 ( jaincenternj.org)
Spiritual Understanding
Paryushan is a time of
tapas, pratikraman, forgiveness, and आत्म-शुद्धि. The exact observance can still vary slightly by
local sangh or
panchang, so your temple’s calendar is always the final guide. (
jainknowledge.com)
Takeaway
Yes, in 2026 they are on the same dates in the commonly published Shwetambar calendar. (
jaincenternj.org)