what is the daslakshan dates for this year

The dates for Das Lakshana Parva (also known as Paryushana for Digambar Jains) vary each year as they are based on the Jain lunar calendar (Vikram Samvat). In 2024, Das Lakshana Parva is expected to begin on September 18, 2024 and conclude on September 27, 2024. These dates may vary slightly depending on the local Jain community and their calendar calculations.

Das Lakshana Parva is a ten-day festival observed by Digambar Jains, focusing on ten supreme virtues (dash-lakshana dharma): Uttam Kshama (forgiveness), Uttam Mardava (humility), Uttam Arjava (straightforwardness), Uttam Shauch (contentment/purity), Uttam Satya (truth), Uttam Sanyam (self-restraint), Uttam Tap (austerity), Uttam Tyag (renunciation), Uttam Akinchanya (non-attachment), and Uttam Brahmacharya (celibacy/chastity). Each day is dedicated to reflecting on one virtue.