Jain festivals

Dipavali (IAST: ), commonly known as Diwali (), is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kārtika – between around mid-October and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.

Auspicious day of Hindu Tradition

Hindu holy day

Day celebrating the birth of Mahavira, 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism

Last day of Ganesh Chaturti in Nepal

thumb|Gommateshwara statue during the Grand Consecration in August 2018

Paryushana is an annual holy event in Jainism and is usually celebrated in August, September, or October in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapad's Shukla Paksha. Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity, often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. The five main vows are emphasized during this time. There are no set rules, and followers are encouraged to practice according to their abilities and desires. The event lasts for 8 days and ends with the celebration of (forgiveness day).

Deepavali in Jainism