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Paryushana Parva

Date & Time

23 - 31 August 2022

Category

Day of Significance

Information

Jain religious observance that involves fasting.

The most important Jain religious observance of the year, Paryushana literally means 'abiding' or 'coming together.' Lasting either eight or ten days, it is a time of intensive study, reflection, and purification. It culminates with a final day that involves confession and asking for forgiveness.

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