Paryushan Parva
- 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.
