User:SINGH KHUSHWINDER/Religious festival

Jain
Important festivals include Paryushan, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak and Diwali. These festivals are explained in the following:

Paryushan: This is a jain community's festival is known as Paryushan. This festival falls in the months of Bhadrapada (August-September) beginning from the twelfth day of the dark fortnight of the month. This festival was celebrated by Shwetambars for eight days while Digambars marked it for ten days.During this festival every lay man ( shravak) was required to ask Kshama yachna ( seeking forgiveness) and visit the Jain temple to confess his sins and pay the due debts. Every body irrespective of caste, gender, or age was required to fast on last day of the festival known as samvat sarika by shwetamber and Akinchan or Anant chaturdasi by Digambers.

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak: The event known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak honors the birthday of Lord Mahavir, a significant Jain teacher. Jains observe the festival by performing charitable activities, visiting the temple, and hearing tales of Mahavir.

Diwali: Diwali also known as Jains' Diwali, Jains commemorate the day that Lord Mahavir broke free from the cycle of life and death. Along with sharing food with friends and family, they light candles and decorate their homes. This is a joyful moment to honor kindness and brightness.