During mid-June every year, Jains all over the globe start an almost 120-day fasting period of prayer and penance, they call ‘Chaumasa’. During this period, Jains embark on a spiritual tour to seek forgiveness for their sins. Towards the end of this long festival, just days prior to Ganesh Chaturthi, starts ‘Paryushan’ – an 8-day … Continue reading Paryushan: 8 Days Of Jainism, Penance And Michhammi Dukkadam