Here is the simple breakdown for Shwetambar Paryushan (8 days), with the last day being the forgiveness day Samvatsari.

• Duration: 8 days
• General pattern: Each day is devoted to deepening self-purification through fasting, svadhyaya (scriptural study), and pratikraman (self-reflection and apology). The eighth day, Samvatsari, is the special day of forgiveness (Kshamavani) when people seek forgiveness from all living beings for any harm caused, knowingly or unknowingly.

• Day-by-day gist (Shwetambar practice):

- Day 1 to Day 7: Focus on contemplation, Kalpa Sutra recitations or listening, and daily pratikraman; the overall aim is purification and inner renewal. - Day 8 (Samvatsari): The major day of forgiveness; everyone asks for forgiveness and grants forgiveness to others.

• Important dates (example 2025 pattern):

- Start: August 21, 2025 - Samvatsari (end day): August 28, 2025

Note: Local sangh calendars can vary by city, but the eight-day pattern and the Samvatsari emphasis are standard in the Shwetambar tradition. For a concise day-by-day overview and date specifics, you can read more here and here .