Kshamavani — Digambara Forgiveness Day

Lord Mahavira

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The Digambara equivalent of Samvatsari — the day of universal forgiveness (Ashwin Krishna Pratipada — Sep 27, 2026 · VNS 2552) that concludes the Das Lakshana Parva observances

Dates 2026–2027

September 27, 2026September 16, 2027

Mantra

णमो अरिहंताणं णमो सिद्धाणं णमो आयरियाणं णमो उवज्झायाणं णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं

Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loe Savva-Sahunam

I bow to the Arihantas · I bow to the Siddhas · I bow to the Acharyas · I bow to the Upadhyayas · I bow to all the Sadhus — the five supreme beings

✦ Special Note

Kshamavani 2026 (VNS 2552): Sep 27 (Digambara tradition). Say 'Uttam Kshama' or 'Micchami Dukkadam' to all — I ask forgiveness from every being I have harmed knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word, or deed. Sectarian note: Shvetambara Samvatsari = Sep 15 · Digambara Kshamavani = Sep 27. Both are valid — observe the day belonging to your tradition. Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice. Dates per Drik Panchang's Jain calendar (drikpanchang.com).

Always Allowed

Boiled water — consumed only between sunrise and sunset

Avoided Year-Round

Root vegetables — potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beetroot, turnip (anything underground)Eggplant (brinjal) and multi-seeded vegetables including green chilliesMushrooms and cauliflowerMeat, fish, eggsHoneyAlcohol and fermented foods — yeast breads, vinegar, picklesEating after sunset — never, on any dayCold, iced, or unboiled water — all water must be boiled

Additional Restrictions

Upvas — complete fast. Boiled water between sunrise and sunset only. All food is avoided.This forgiveness day follows the close of Das Lakshana Parva (on Ashwin Krishna Pratipada) and is the holiest day in the Digambara calendar.Nirjal Upvas (no water either) is practised by some — do not attempt without guidance, and consult a doctor if you have any health condition.

Meal Idea

Boiled water only — Digambara Jains observe complete Upvas on Kshamavani, the forgiveness day that follows Das Lakshana

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