Paryushan Begins
Major FestivalSunday, 29 August 2027 Varanasi
Paryushan Begins: next dates · Varanasi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 29 August 2027Next | Sunday | — |
Paryushan Begins — Significance
Start of the 8-day Shvetambara Jain festival of reflection, fasting, and seeking forgiveness — the most important Jain religious festival. Shravana Krishna Dwadashi in Amanta reckoning (Bhadrapada Krishna Dwadashi in Purnimanta almanacs). Concludes with Samvatsari on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Start of 8-day Shvetambara Paryushan festival.
Paryushan Begins — FAQ
- What is Paryushan Begins?
- Start of the 8-day Shvetambara Jain festival of reflection, fasting, and seeking forgiveness — the most important Jain religious festival.
- When is Paryushan Begins 2027?
- In 2027, Paryushan Begins falls on Sunday, 29 August 2027.
- What is the significance of Paryushan Begins?
- Start of 8-day Shvetambara Paryushan festival.