Answer

For Digambar Jains, Paryushan is commonly observed as Das Lakshan Parva.

For 2026, the commonly followed dates are:

• Das Lakshan Parva begins: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
• Das Lakshan Parva ends: Friday, 25 September 2026
• Kshamavani: generally observed after Das Lakshan, commonly on Sunday, 27 September 2026

Note

Dates may vary slightly depending on the local Jain Panchang, region, and Sangh tradition. It is best to confirm with your local Digambar Jain temple or Sangh calendar.

Spiritual Understanding

Das Lakshan Parva is a sacred 10-day period focused on the ten supreme virtues, such as:

• Uttam Kshama — supreme forgiveness
• Uttam Mardav — supreme humility
• Uttam Arjav — supreme straightforwardness
• Uttam Shauch — supreme purity
• Uttam Satya — supreme truth
• Uttam Sanyam — supreme self-restraint
• Uttam Tap — supreme austerity
• Uttam Tyag — supreme renunciation
• Uttam Akinchanya — supreme non-attachment
• Uttam Brahmacharya — supreme celibacy / purity of conduct