Paryushan is one of the most significant festivals in Jainism, observed by both Shwetambar and Digambar sects, though the dates and duration may differ.

For 2025:

Shwetambar Paryushan 2025

• Start Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025
• End Date (Samvatsari): Thursday, 28 August 2025

Days:

1. 21 August (Thursday)
2. 22 August (Friday)
3. 23 August (Saturday)
4. 24 August (Sunday)
5. 25 August (Monday)
6. 26 August (Tuesday)
7. 27 August (Wednesday)
8. 28 August (Thursday) — Samvatsari (Forgiveness Day)

Digambar Das Lakshan 2025

• Start Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
• End Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025

Days:

1. 29 August (Friday)
2. 30 August (Saturday)
3. 31 August (Sunday)
4. 1 September (Monday)
5. 2 September (Tuesday)
6. 3 September (Wednesday)
7. 4 September (Thursday)
8. 5 September (Friday)
9. 6 September (Saturday)
10. 7 September (Sunday) — Anant Chaturdashi

Note:

• Shwetambar Jains observe 8 days of Paryushan, ending with Samvatsari.
• Digambar Jains observe 10 days (Das Lakshan Parva), starting after the Shwetambar Paryushan.

During Paryushan, Jains engage in fasting, prayers, reading scriptures, and seeking forgiveness (Kshamapana). The last day, Samvatsari (for Shwetambar) or Anant Chaturdashi (for Digambar), is especially important for seeking and granting forgiveness.