Samvatsari
The last day of Paryushana: the yearly day of forgiveness, Micchami Dukkadam.
Jain · Shvetambar
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, 4 September 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, 23 August 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, 11 September 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, 1 September 2030 |
| 2031 | Saturday, 20 September 2031 |
Dates are for Mumbai. A tithi that changes close to sunrise or sunset can fall a day earlier or later in another city, so for your own town open the festival in the app.
When it falls
4th day of the waxing moon, in Bhadrapada. The last day of Paryushana for Shvetambar Jains, so its date follows the eight days before it. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
The story
Samvatsari is the last and holiest day of Paryushana for Shvetambar Jains. It is the day of the yearly pratikraman, a reflection on the past year’s faults, and of asking forgiveness of every living being.
How it is kept
Many fast, often without food or water, and join the long evening pratikraman. Afterwards people say “Micchami Dukkadam” to family and friends, asking to be forgiven for any hurt they caused.
Common questions
When is Samvatsari in 2027?
In 2027, Samvatsari falls on Saturday, 4 September 2027 in Mumbai. Dates for other years are in the table above.
How is the date of Samvatsari decided?
4th day of the waxing moon, in Bhadrapada. The last day of Paryushana for Shvetambar Jains, so its date follows the eight days before it. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
How is Samvatsari kept?
Many fast, often without food or water, and join the long evening pratikraman. Afterwards people say “Micchami Dukkadam” to family and friends, asking to be forgiven for any hurt they caused.
Other festivals nearby
Open the Muhurtha app to see Samvatsari for your own town, with the exact time its tithi begins and ends. How every festival is dated.
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