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    How long does evening pratikraman take

    12 months ago 204

    Evening Pratikraman (Devasi Pratikraman) usually takes about 45–60 minutes when done at a normal pace without extra bhakti songs or pravachan.

    • Shvetambar tradition: the standard Devasi Pratikraman is often around 48–60 minutes. A shorter “laghu” version can be ~30–40 minutes; on special days (e.g., Paryushan) the full form with explanations can take 1.5–2+ hours.
    • Digambar tradition: the evening Sandhyā/Pratikramaṇa with kāyotsarga and prescribed sutras typically takes about 40–60 minutes; expanded observances on special vrats or festivals can run longer.

    Actual time varies with:

    • pace of sutra recitation and pauses for pratikraman kriyās (alochanā, pratyākhyān, prāyaścitta),
    • whether group chanting includes stavans, pravachan, or meanings,
    • level (daily/laghu vs full/utsav form).

    So, for daily evening practice, plan roughly one hour; expect longer on festival days like Paryushan or Samvatsari.

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