Here is a simple, Jain-dharma focused way to observe Samvatsari Pratikraman when your father has passed away.

• What Samvatsari Pratikraman is

- It is the annual repentant prayer (pratikraman) done by Śvetāmbara Jains at the end of Paryushan (Samvatsari). Digambar Jains observe a similar practice but with some ritual differences. - The main aim is to reflect on one’s thoughts, speech, and deeds, and to seek forgiveness from all beings, including oneself, for any hurt caused, knowingly or unknowingly.

• If your father has died

- You should still perform Samvatsari Pratikraman. The rite focuses on your conduct and inner resolve; it is appropriate regardless of whether parents or ancestors are living or departed. - You may include a solemn remembrance of your father during the prayers. This can be done by mentally offering respect, recalling his positive qualities, and dedicating your prayers to his peace. - The core practice remains: reflect on dos and don’ts, confess faults, seek forgiveness (kshama), and resolve to improve your conduct in the coming year. - You can keep the sequence shorter if you feel emotionally burdened. The essential elements are self-purification, forgiveness, and vows for better conduct.

• Practical steps (simple version)

- Prepare a quiet space, light a lamp or diya if you wish, and take a few moments to calm the mind. - Do a brief confession of errors: “Kshama prarthana” (I seek forgiveness for my mistakes), focusing on thoughts, speech, and actions during the past year. - Repeat the names of the Five Pancha-Parmeshwar or the Nav-Tantras (as you customarily do) and offer bows with respect. - Offer a mental dedication to your father: recall his virtues, wish him peace, and resolve to uphold good conduct in the coming year. - End with a sincere vow to practice ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity/celf-control), and aparigraha (non-attachment).

• Differences you might encounter

- Śvetāmbara and Digambar communities may differ slightly in the exact wording and sequence, but both traditions uphold self-purification, confession, forgiveness, and vows as the core purpose, even when a parent has departed. - If you follow a local priest or a family tradition, you can follow their specific guidance while keeping the essential spirit of pratikraman.

• After the pratikraman

- Continue the year with mindfulness in daily conduct. - If you observe annual practices beyond Samvatsari (like additional fasts or meditations), follow your family’s tradition.

If you’d like, I can tailor these steps to the exact tradition you follow (Śvetāmbara or Digambar) and provide a concise, step-by-step script you can recite.