Das Lakshana Parva 2026
Das Lakshana Parva 2026 was from 16 to 25 September 2026 and on 27 September 2026. In 2027 it is from 5 to 14 September 2027 and on 16 September 2027. Das Lakshana (Daslakshan) Parva is the Digambar Paryushan: ten days, each devoted to one of the ten supreme virtues.
Das Lakshana Parva 2026 dates
| Observance | Date | Tithi | Tradition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paryushan ParvaEight days of fasting, Pratikraman and scripture ending on Samvatsari | 8 to 15 September 20268 daysBhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi | Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi | Shwetambar |
| Das Lakshana ParvaDigambar Paryushan: ten days, one for each of the ten supreme virtues | 16 to 25 September 202610 daysBhadrapada Shukla Panchami | Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami | Digambar |
| KshamavaniDigambar day of forgiveness after Das Lakshana | 27 September 2026SundayBhadrapada Krishna Pratipada | Bhadrapada Krishna Pratipada | Digambar |
Dates follow the udaya tithi (the tithi at sunrise), as Jain panchangs do. Gachchhas and sanghs sometimes differ by a day; follow your own sangh's announcement where it differs.
Das Lakshana 2026: the ten dharmas day by day
| Day | Date | Dharma of the day |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wed, 16 Sept | Uttam KshamaSupreme forgiveness |
| Day 2 | Thu, 17 Sept | Uttam MardavaSupreme humility, free of pride |
| Day 3 | Fri, 18 Sept | Uttam ArjavaSupreme straightforwardness, free of deceit |
| Day 4 | Sat, 19 Sept | Uttam ShauchaSupreme purity, free of greed |
| Day 5 | Sun, 20 Sept | Uttam SatyaSupreme truthfulness |
| Day 6 | Mon, 21 Sept | Uttam SanyamSupreme self-restraint; Sugandh Dashami |
| Day 7 | Tue, 22 Sept | Uttam TapSupreme austerity |
| Day 8 | Wed, 23 Sept | Uttam TyagSupreme renunciation and giving |
| Day 9 | Thu, 24 Sept | Uttam AkinchanyaSupreme non-possessiveness |
| Day 10 | Fri, 25 Sept | Uttam BrahmacharyaSupreme celibacy; Anant Chaturdashi |
What is Das Lakshana Parva?
The Tattvartha Sutra names ten dharmas, or qualities of the soul: forgiveness, humility, straightforwardness, purity, truthfulness, self-restraint, austerity, renunciation, non-possessiveness and celibacy, each called 'uttam' (supreme). Das Lakshana Parva gives one day to each.
Digambar Jains worship in the temple, recite the Tattvartha Sutra (one chapter each day), fast and listen to discourses on the day's dharma.
Sugandh Dashami and Anant Chaturdashi
The sixth day, Bhadrapada Shukla Dashami, is Sugandh (Dhoop) Dashami, when incense is offered in the temples. The last day, Anant Chaturdashi, closes the parva; many keep a fast on it.
The day after the parva is Kshamavani, the Digambar day of forgiveness, when Jains ask forgiveness of one another.
Frequently asked questions
When is Das Lakshana Parva in 2026?
Das Lakshana Parva 2026 is from 16 to 25 September 2026. Kshamavani is on 27 September 2026.
What is the difference between Paryushan and Das Lakshana?
Paryushan is the eight-day Shwetambar parva ending on Samvatsari (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi). Das Lakshana is the ten-day Digambar parva that begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami, the day after.
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Last updated: అక్టోబర్ 2026