In the Shwetambar tradition, the last day of Paryushan is called Samvatsari. It is considered the most important because:

• Day of universal forgiveness (Kshamapana): On Samvatsari, every Shwetambar Jain seeks and grants forgiveness to all beings by saying “Micchami Dukkadam.” This dissolves enmity, reduces new karmas, and purifies relations.

• Annual Pratikraman: The special Samvatsari Pratikraman is the year’s most comprehensive atonement. One confesses faults (alocanā), repents (pratikraman), takes fresh vows (pratyākhyān), and does kāyotsarga, aiming to shed accumulated karmas.

• Culmination of austerities: All the fasting, svādhyāy (scripture study, including Kalpa Sūtra), samayik, and careful conduct done over the eight days reach their spiritual peak on this day.

• Inner reset for the year: After sincerely asking forgiveness and resolving not to repeat mistakes, a Shravak begins the new spiritual year with lighter karma and clearer intent in ahimsā, satya, aparigraha, brahmacharya, and samyam.

Difference from Digambar:

• Shwetambar: Samvatsari is on the 8th (last) day of Paryushan and is the main forgiveness day.
• Digambar: Forgiveness day (Kshamavani) is observed at the end of the 10-day Das-Lakshana that follows Samvatsari.

For simple guides and dates, see:

• Importance of Paryushan
• Why we celebrate Samvatsari
• Michhami Dukkadam (forgiveness) day info