Posh Dashmi Parv

Posh Dashami is a significant Jain festival celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankara, falling on the 10th day of the dark half of the Posh month (usually December-January). It involves special prayers, fasting (upvas), and visiting temples for the well-being of family and spiritual growth.

Key Details of Posh Dashami Parv:

• Significance: Celebrates the birth of Lord Parshvanath. Devotees often observe a 3-day fast (9th, 10th, and 11th of the dark fortnight).
• Rituals: Devotees engage in Jainism and Jainology classes by Panyas Dr. Shree Arunvijayji Maharaj on YouTube, special Sankheshwar Parshwanath bhajans on YouTube, and Nakoda Parshwanath Bheruji bhajan on YouTube.
• Vrat (Fasting): Newlywed women often start a 10-year fasting ritual on this day for the well-being of their husbands and children.
• Themes: The day emphasizes compassion (karuna), non-harming (Ahimsa), and humility.
• Celebrations: Events are held at Jain centers, such as the Posh Dashmi Parv events on the Jain Network website and Mahavir Foundation’s Jain Derasar on the Mahavir Foundation website.

The festival is a time for deep reflection, with practitioners often engaging in Samayik and Pratikaman meditation to cleanse their minds.