Answer

On Parshwanath Janm Kalyanak, a Jain devotee should do darshan, puja, bhakti, swadhyay, tapa, and charity with devotion and purity of mind.

Explanation

Commonly, the day is observed by:

• Temple darshan and reverence for Bhagwan Parshwanath
• Abhishek and puja if this is followed in your temple/tradition
• Stavan, stuti, and bhakti in praise of the Tirthankar
• Swadhyay by reading or listening to Parshwanath Bhagwan’s life and teachings
• Samayik, pratikraman, and meditation
• Charity and helping the needy with a pure heart
• Vrat, upvas, ekasana, or any tapasya according to one’s capacity
• Living the day with ahimsa, humility, and restraint

If possible, also avoid anger, harsh speech, greed, and unnecessary indulgence on this holy day.

Spiritual Understanding

Parshwanath Janm Kalyanak is not only a celebration of birth. It is a reminder to:

• increase vitarag bhav
• strengthen right faith
• purify conduct
• move closer to the path of moksha

The real honor to a Tirthankar is not only ritual, but also living by Jain values in daily life.

Takeaway

On Parshwanath Janm Kalyanak, the best thing to do is remember Bhagwan Parshwanath with devotion and practice Jain discipline sincerely. If you wish, I can also give you a simple puja vidhi or a list of do’s and don’ts for this day.