Correct option is A
The Correct Answer Is: (A) Jain
Explanation:
Paryushana is an important Jain festival celebrated by both Shwetambar and Digambar Jains. It is a period of self-purification, fasting, and spiritual reflection.
The festival lasts 8 days for Shwetambar Jains and 10 days for Digambar Jains. The main focus is on forgiveness (Kshamapana), penance, and self-discipline.
The festival concludes with Samvatsari, a day dedicated to seeking forgiveness from all living beings.
Information Booster:
- Meaning of Paryushana:"Coming together" or "abiding"
- Key Rituals:Fasting, Pratikraman (self-reflection), prayers, and scripture reading
- Main Days:
- Shwetambar Jains: Last day is Samvatsari, the Day of Forgiveness
- Digambar Jains: Last day is Das Lakshana, focusing on ten virtues
- Famous Greeting:"Micchami Dukkadam", meaning "I seek forgiveness for any harm caused knowingly or unknowingly"
Additional Knowledge:
- Muslim: Major festivals include: Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and Muharram.
- Hindu: Major festivals include: Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Janmashtami. Diwali is also important for Jains, as it marks Lord Mahavira's Nirvana (liberation).
- Sikh: Major festivals include: Gurpurab, Baisakhi, and Lohri.
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