Jainism festival: Das Lakshana or Paryushana

Q.  Which of the following religion celebrates Das Lakshana?
- Published on 15 Sep 15

a. Christianity
b. Buddhism
c. Jainism
d. Islam

ANSWER: Jainism
 
Das Lakshana is another name for Paryushana is an important Jain festival celebrated in the month of August or September. Normally Svetambaras refer to it as Paryushana, while Digambaras refer it as Das Lakshana. Paryushana means "abiding, coming together". The duration of Paryusana is for eight days for Swetambar jains and ten days for jains belonging to the Digambara sect.

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