when did paryushan start
Paryushan doesn’t have one fixed Gregorian start date. It begins each year in the Jain lunar month of Bhadrapada during Chaturmas.
- Shwetambar Jains observe 8 days, ending with Samvatsari (forgiveness day).
- Digambar Jains observe Das‑Lakshan (10 days), starting the day after the Shwetambar Samvatsari.
For 2025, most communities began Shwetambar Paryushan around 20–21 August 2025, with Samvatsari on 27–28 August 2025. Das‑Lakshan then began around 29–30 August 2025, varying by local panchang and sangh decisions. For your exact city, please follow your local temple’s calendar.