Samvatsari

Lord Mahavira

Jain

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The holiest single day in the Jain calendar — the final day of Paryushana (Sep 15, 2026 · VNS 2552) and the supreme day of universal forgiveness. The Shvetambara equivalent of Yom Kippur.

Dates 2026–2027

September 15, 2026September 4, 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

How to recite

Recite 108 times in the morning. Then recite the Micchami Dukkadam prayer and say it to every person you meet — in person, by phone, and by message.

✦ Special Note

Say 'Micchami Dukkadam' (Prakrit: Mithya me dushkritam — 'May my wrongdoings be forgiven') to everyone you know — in person, by phone, and by message. It means: I ask forgiveness from all living beings for any harm I may have caused, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word, or deed. Visit elders, forgive those who wronged you, and start the new year clean. Samvatsari 2026 (VNS 2552): Sep 15 (Shvetambara) · Kshamavani Sep 27 (Digambara). 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 is the holiest day of the Jain year — the equivalent of Yom Kippur in depth of reflection and sincerity.Pratikraman on this day is 2–4 hours — a grand ceremony of confession and repentance for all harm caused knowingly or unknowingly in the past year.Nirjal Upvas (no water either) is practised by some — do not attempt without guidance, and consult a doctor if you have any health condition.Jain fasting rules vary by sect (Shvetambara/Digambara) and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

Boiled water only — most Jains observe complete Upvas on the holiest day of the Jain year

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