When Paryushan strats and ends?
Here are the commonly observed dates for 2025, with the two main Jain traditions noted:
- Shwetambar Paryushan (eight days): Start on Thursday, 21 August 2025 and end on Thursday, 28 August 2025 (Samvatsari on 28 August). You may hear this described as 21–28 August. You can read more here
- Digambar Paryushan (Das Lakshan Parva, ten days): Usually begins after the Shwetambar period and ends later in early September. In 2025, dates are given as 29 August 2025 to 7 September 2025 (with Kshamavani commonly on 8 September in some communities). You can read more here
Note:
- Some local calendars or temple communities may have slight variations by a day or two. Always check your local sangh or temple calendar for the exact date in your area.