Answer

No, the Paryushan period is not always the same for Sthanakvasi and Deravasi / Murtipujak Shwetambar Jains.

Explanation

Both Sthanakvasi and Deravasi Shwetambar traditions observe Paryushan, but the exact dates may differ depending on their accepted calendar tradition and sangh practice.

Commonly:

• Deravasi / Murtipujak Shwetambar Jains observe Paryushan for 8 days.
• Sthanakvasi Jains also observe Paryushan for 8 days, but in many places their observance may begin or end on different dates from Deravasi sanghs.
• The final day is observed as Samvatsari, the most important day of forgiveness and pratikraman.

In some years and places, the dates may overlap fully or partly; in other years, Samvatsari may fall on different days for Sthanakvasi and Deravasi communities.

Spiritual Understanding

Even when dates differ, the purpose of Paryushan is the same:

• self-purification,
• repentance for mistakes,
• pratikraman,
• forgiveness,
• fasting and restraint,
• deepening right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Takeaway

The dates may differ, but the spiritual aim is the same: purification of the soul and seeking forgiveness through Michchhami Dukkadam.