When is samvatsari?
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Answer
Samvatsari is observed on the last day of Paryushan Parva by the Shwetambar Jain tradition.
It falls on Bhadrapad Shukla Panchami according to the Jain lunar calendar.
Explanation
Samvatsari is the sacred day of:
- Pratikraman
- Forgiveness
- Repentance for past mistakes
- Asking and giving forgiveness through “Michhami Dukkadam”
The exact English calendar date changes every year because it follows the lunar calendar.
Takeaway
Samvatsari is one of the most important Jain days, dedicated to inner purification and universal forgiveness.