Paryushan Parva, often simply Paryushan, is Jainism’s annual festival of deep reflection and forgiveness. For 8–10 days, devout Jains worldwide pause regular life to meditate, fast and atone.

They practise pratikraman (introspection) and seek micchami dukkadam (“I forgive you. Please forgive me”), turning inward to “search for happiness”. Even non-Jains revere this festival of forgiveness and renewal. The term Paryushan itself implies “coming together,” a time to reconcile with one’s true self and others.