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Generally, festivals are celebrations and it is
observed by re-union of family members and friends. Sometimes festivals take
place in Religious Centers and sometimes inside or outside home. In General,
Jain festivals are characterized by renunciation, austerities, study of the
scriptures, repetition of holy hymns, meditation, and expressing devotion for
the Paramatma. Celebration also takes place with discussion, teaching and
prayer.
Paryushan Mahaparva & Das Lakshana - The Paryushan is the most important
festival among the Jain festivals; and it is observed during every Chaturmas
commencing on the twelfth day of the fortnight of the waning moon, in Bhadrapad
and ending on the fourth day of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the
Bhadrapad. During these eight days, the entire Jain Society becomes spellbound
in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and felicity.
Navpad Oli - During the days of this festival, every day, worship is
offered to the Navpad; and Shripal and Mayana is being discussed.
The birthday of Mahavir - The birthday is celebrated on the thirteenth
day of the fortnight of the waxing moon, in the month of Chaitra.A magnificent
celebration takes place at Kshatriy Kund in Bihar because Bhagwan Mahavir was
born there.
Diwali - Diwali is celebrated on the new-moon day of Kartik. On the night
of that day, Mahavirswami attained Nirvan or deliverance and attained to a state
of absolute bliss. For more information about Diwali please
click here.
Jnan Panchami - Jnan Panchami is celebrated on the 5th day of the
fortnight of the waxing moon in Kartik.
Ashadh Chaturdasi - The takes place on the 14th day of the fortnight of
the waxing moon, in the month of Ashad.
Kartik Poornima - Celebration is observed on the full moon day of Kartik
Maun Ekadashi - Maun Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the fort‑night of
the waxing moon in the month of Margshirsh.
Paush dashami - This day is famous as the birthday of Bhagwan Parshwanath.
Celebration takes place on the 10th day of Pushya.
Akshay Tritiya - This falls on the 3rd day of the bright fortnight of
Vaishakh. This day is considered to be very auspicious for going on a pilgrimage
to Shatrunjay.
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