What is pakshal
Pakshal means the ritual cleansing or bathing of the main idol (pratima) in a Jain temple, usually done to purify and prepare the idol for worship. It is a common preparatory rite before puja and other temple rites. The exact steps and timings can vary by temple and by Digambar or Shwetambar traditions, but the core idea is to ritually wash and dress the idol with reverence.