Answer

In Jain tradition, the Chaudas Pratikraman during Paryushan is usually one of the longer Pratikramans. Its length can vary by sampraday, local tradition, speed of recitation, and whether meanings/stavans are included.

A general estimate:

• Daily Paryushan Pratikraman: about 1.5 to 2.5 hours
• Chaudas Pratikraman: about 2 to 3 hours
• Samvatsari Pratikraman: about 3 to 5 hours, sometimes longer

Approximate Lengths of Paryushan Pratikramans

For the common Śvetāmbara Jain Paryushan practice:

• Day 1 Pratikraman: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Day 2 Pratikraman: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Day 3 Pratikraman: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Day 4 Pratikraman: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Day 5 Pratikraman: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Day 6 Pratikraman: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Day 7 / Chaudas Pratikraman: 2–3 hours
• Day 8 / Samvatsari Pratikraman: 3–5 hours

Explanation

During Paryushan, Pratikraman is performed with greater seriousness because it is a time of:

• repentance for mistakes,
• asking forgiveness,
• self-purification,
• strengthening vows,
• and reducing attachment, anger, pride, deceit, and greed.

The Chaudas Pratikraman is longer than regular daily Pratikraman because Chaudas itself is traditionally an important day for deeper reflection and repentance.

The Samvatsari Pratikraman is the longest and most important because it is the annual Pratikraman, where one asks forgiveness for faults committed knowingly or unknowingly throughout the year.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of Paryushan Pratikraman is not just to complete a ritual, but to sincerely reflect:

• Where did I hurt living beings?
• Where did I speak harshly?
• Where did anger, ego, deception, or greed arise?
• How can I become more careful, humble, and compassionate?

Takeaway

Chaudas Pratikraman during Paryushan is commonly around 2 to 3 hours, while Samvatsari Pratikraman may take 3 to 5 hours. The exact duration depends on the local Jain sangh’s tradition and pace of recitation.