Oliparva
also known as
navapada-aradhana-parva, celeberated twice a year |
Mahavir Jayanti
The birth day of Lord Mahavira the
24th and the last Tirthankara |
Akshartritya (akshartij)
Lord Rishabh Dev after taking
diksha wandered in the jungles without having anything
for one year, concluded his fast with sugarcane juice
that fresh and pure |
Paryushan parva
The greatest Jain Festival,
paryusana, takes place over an 8-10 days period about
the end of August or the beginning of September. It is a
time of fasting, repentance, and universal goodwill |
Dipavali
associated with the Nirvana of Bhagwan
Mahavira |
Janampancami
In ancient day the jains did not write
anything. Their knowledge was descending down to
generations verbally. In the era year 980 at Vallabhipur
writing work was begun ceremoniously. Since then this
day is observed as the day to check books for any sort
of mistakes |
