Short answer: No. Samvatsari is not the start of the new year.

What it is:

• Samvatsari is the last day of Paryushana for Śvetāmbara Jains. On this day, Jains perform special pratikraman (confession, reflection) and say “Michhami Dukkadam” to seek forgiveness from all living beings. It marks a spiritual reset at the end of the forgiveness-focused period, not the beginning of a new year. ( en.wikipedia.org)

About the Jain new year:

• In many Jain communities, the new year is observed after Diwali. This is considered the time to renew spiritual intentions and begin a fresh year of practice. Different Jain traditions (Śvetāmbara, Digambara, and sub-sects) may have slight variations in dates and customs. ( orsl.usc.edu)

Key points to remember:

• Samvatsari = forgiveness day at the end of Paryushana (Śvetāmbara).
• Jain New Year = typically after Diwali (date varies by year and tradition).

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