Jain sacred calendar — plan your pilgrimage around the festivals
Celebrating the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. Grand processions, special pujas, cultural programs, and community Jain meals (Bhandara) all day at Pawapuri.
The holiest Jain festival — 8 days of fasting (Ashtanha), prayer, and spiritual introspection. Ends with Samvatsari (day of forgiveness). Special events at all Pawapuri temples.
Ten days of observing the ten supreme virtues (Uttam Kshama, Mardava, Arjava, etc.). Continuous readings of Tattvartha Sutra and Dharmachakra celebrations.
The single most important event at Pawapuri — the anniversary of Lord Mahavira's Nirvana. One of Bihar's largest fairs with lakhs of pilgrims, cultural programs, Jain processions, and fireworks. Book hotels 3 months ahead!
While Hindus celebrate Diwali as Lakshmi Puja, Jains celebrate the same day as Nirvan Ladoo Utsav — the day Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pawapuri. Special illumination of temples and the lotus pond.
The day after Diwali marks the Jain New Year. Devotees visit Pawapuri to start the new year with prayers at Jalmandir. Special darshan, Mangalacharana, and blessings from Jain saints.
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