Jain Paryushan is one of the most significant religious observances in Jainism, often referred to as the "king of festivals" in India and worldwide. This year, the festival begins today i.e., August 31, 2024, and will continue until September 7, 2024. The Jain festival marks the start of a 120-day fasting period, known as "Chaumasa," beginning in mid-June. During this time, Jains around the world engage in prayer and penance. The Paryushan festival, which begins eight days before Ganesh Chatu...Read More

Samvatsari is an annual celebration of the Jain community people. The final day of 'Paryushana Parva' falls on the fourth day of the bright half of Bhadrapad month, between mid-August and September. It generally occurs on the same day as Ganesh Chaturthi. Significance of Samvatsari 2022. According to the Jain Calendar, Samvatsari, the concluding day of the eight- or ten-day Paryushan celebration, is a significant stage for Jains. The word Samvatsari originates from the Sanskrit language and re...Read More

Jain Paryushan is one of the most important Jain religious observances of the year. The festival of Jainism is called the king of festivals in India and around the world. This year the Jain Paryushan will start on Wednesday, 24th August 2022, for Shwetambar Jains, and for Digambar Jains, it will commence on Wednesday, 31st August 2022.  The Jain festival starts in mid-June every year, where all over the globe, people start almost 120-day fasting, a period where they pray and do penance, know...Read More

Gandhinagar: Slaughter houses in municipality and municipal corporation areas of Gujarat will remain shut during 3-10 September due to Paryushan parva of Jain faith, announced the State government today. This is a routine order issues every year ahead of Paryushan. Paryushana is the most important annual holy event for Jains and is usually celebrated in August or September in Hindi calendar Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha. Non-violence and compassion are important elements of Jain faith. DeshGu...Read More

20 August, 2011 The Government of Gujarat has urged the Local Self-Government Institutions and Panchayats to keep slaughter houses closed across the State on the occasion of Janmashtami on August 22, 2011 and Paryushan from August 25 to September 1, 2011 in deference to festivals of the Jain and other communities. The State Government has urged all the Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and Panchayats also to keep slaughter houses closed during these days. Read More