- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:22 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kshamavani Parv Digambar Jain 2025: Kshamavani or Forgiveness Day is a key event in Jainism, celebrated on the last day of Das Lakshan Parv observed by Digambar Jains. It is a time for the Jain devotees to both ask for and give forgiveness. The Digambar Jain sect marks it on the first day of the Ashwin Krishna Paksha while the Shwetambar sect observes Samvatsari on the last day of the Paryushan festival, which falls on the 4th day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month.
On this day, Jains go to others, no matter their religion and ask for forgiveness for any wrongs they may have done, whether on purpose or by accident. They say Micchami Dukkadam to ask for pardon, which means “May any bad things I've done be forgiven”. This year, the Kshamavani Parva for Digambar Jains fall on 6th September 2025.
Check out all the information regarding the date, significance and rituals associated with Kshamavami Parv 2025 for Digambar Jains below:
Kshamavani Parv Digambar Jain 2025: Date
This year, the Uttam Kshama or Kshamavami Parv for Digambar Jain date falls on 6th September 2025, Saturday.
On the occasion of Kshamavani Parv, Jains seek forgiveness with folded hands by saying Micchami Dukkadam. (Image Source: Canva)
Kshamavani Parv Digambar Jain 2025: Significance And Rituals
On Kshamavani Parva, the members of the Digambar Jain community ask for forgiveness from family, friends, neighbours and coworkers for any wrongs they may have done, whether on purpose or unintentionally. Admitting mistakes and saying sorry helps them feel free from the weight of past bad deeds or negative karma. This special day gives them a chance to start afresh, living peacefully and lovingly with everyone. Jains live by the idea of Live and Let Live, respecting that all creatures are equal and want peace and joy. Accepting forgiveness is the initial move toward freedom and salvation.
In Jainism, forgiveness is considered a highly significant quality. It is the starting point for self-discipline. In Jainism, it is believed that when one forgives, they can calm their anger, get rid of bad deeds and become more religious. When Jains practice forgiveness, they create peace, which is needed for growing spiritually.
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The idea of Ahimsa, or non-violence guides this practice. Anger creates more anger, but forgiveness and love create more forgiveness and love. Forgiveness helps both the person forgiving and the person forgiven.
