Here are the 8 kartavya (duties) commonly observed during Shwetambar Paryushan. Names and emphasis can vary slightly by sangh/gacch, but the spirit is the same—self‑purification and forgiveness. Digambar observe Das‑Lakshan Parva with ten cardinal virtues; see note below.

1) Samayik – Sit in equanimity, restrain mind–speech–body, and reflect on the soul. 2) Pratikraman – Repent for transgressions, confess (ālochana), and resolve to avoid them. 3) Jinvandan / Chaityavandan – Offer respectful worship to Arihant–Siddha and do temple devotions. 4) Svādhyāy – Study Jain scriptures and listen to pravachan with humility. 5) Tap (Upvās/Pakkī/Ēkāsaṇ/Āyambil, etc.) – Austerity to weaken passions and shed karma. 6) Dān / Jivdayā – Charity with right intent; care for all living beings. 7) Vinay–Vātsalya / Seva – Cultivate humility, friendship with the virtuous, and serve sādhu–sādhvī. 8) Kṣamāpanā (Samvatsarī) – On the 8th day, seek and grant forgiveness: “Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ.”

Traditional note

• Shwetambar focus during these 8 days centers on the Six Avashyak (Samayik, Chaturviṁśatistava, Vandana, Pratikraman, Kāyotsarga, Pratyākhyān) expressed through the above kartavya.
• Digambar observe the 10 Uttam (Kṣamā, Mardava, Ārjava, Śaucha, Satya, Saṁyam, Tapa, Tyāga, Ākiñcanya, Brahmacharya) during Das‑Lakshan; practices align as daily duties of tapa, svādhyāy, prārthanā, japa, and kṣamā.

For simple explainers on Paryushan and its 8 days: