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Paryushan Parva

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    10Pointer
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  • Published
    19th Aug, 2020
  • Paryushan Parva is a major festival of Jains which lasts for seven days culminating in Samvatsari Parvi (forgiveness day).
  • It is usually celebrated in August or September in Hindi calendar Bhadrapad Month’s Shukla Paksha.
  • On this day, Jains greet by saying Michhami Dukkadam and observe a whole-day fast.
  • Michhami Dukkadam is an ancient phrase from Prakrit language, to seek forgiveness for any ill-will or bad deeds and offering a renewal of relationship.

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