Paryushan 2026

Daily Recurring Schedule

• Rayi Pratikraman: 6:00 AM
(Sept 8 – Sept 16)

• Prakshal: 7:00 AM
(Sept 8 – Sept 15)

• Puja: After Prakshal – 3:00 PM
(Sept 8 – Sept 15)

• Snatra Puja: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
(Sept 8 – Sept 15)

Pre-Paryushan: Sunday, September 6
Tithi: Shravan Vad Dasham
Color of the day: Colorful

Day 1: Tuesday, September 8
Tithi: Shravan Vad Baras
Color of the day: White (Color of Arihant – mother of all colors)
Day Celebration: Jivdaya is mother of Jainism

Day 2: Wednesday, September 9
Tithi: Shravan Vad Teras
Color of the day: Red (Color of Siddh – the liberated soul, Red represents energy)
Day Celebration: Jainatva Day

Day 3: Thursday, September 10
Tithi: Shravan Vad Chaudas
Color of the day: Colorful
Day Celebration: Kartavya Day

Day 4: Friday, September 11
Tithi: Shravan Vad Amas
Color of the day: Yellow (Color of Acharya – head of Jain leaders, Organization power)
Day Celebration: Kalpa-Sutra Pujan 

Day 5: Saturday, September 12 (Swapna Ceremony)
Tithi: Bhadarva Sud Ekam
Color of the day: Green (Color of Upadhyay)
Day Celebration: Mahavir Swami Janma Vanchan (Swapna Ceremony)

Day 6: Sunday, September 13
Tithi: Bhadarva Sud Bij
Color of the day: Orange (Color of Tap)

Day 7: Monday, September 14
Tithi: Bhadarva Sud Trij
Color of the day: Blue (Color of Anumodna)

Day 8: Tuesday, September 15
Tithi: Bhadarva Sud Choth
Color of the day: White (Color of Peace – purity and selflessness)
Day Celebration: Kshamapana Day

Parnu: Wednesday, September 16
Tithi: Bhadarva Sud Pancham
Color of the day: Colorful
Day Celebration: Parna

All daily Pravachans (Morning & Evening) will be broadcasted on our JSMW YouTube Channel

JSMW YouTube Channel (CLICK HERE)

Direct Link will provided 5 minutes ahead of event via WhatsApp Group

All Pratikramans will be held at Temple, 4241 Ammendale Road, Beltsville MD 20705

Daily Deravasi Pratikraman

• Regular 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
• Chaudas (9/10): 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Gheeboli for daily sutras will be performed in person

Daily Sthanakvasi Pratikraman

• Starts 6:30 PM
• Zoom: 
  Meeting ID:  Password: 

Samvatsari Pratikraman (Deravasi) – 9/15

• Starts 3:30 PM (Mens @ BAPS, Ladies @ Temple)

Samvatsari Pratikraman (Sthanakvasi)

• Aloyana 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Pratikraman: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Zoom Link: TBD
  Zoom ID: TBD / Passcode: TBD

We are actively searching for volunteers to assist us during the 8 days of Paryushan and Parna.  All ages are welcomed.  You are never too young or old to help. You may also contact volunteers@jainsocietydc.org / events@jainsocietydc.org

Suggested Areas of Help:

• Daily Lunch (setup, serving & clean up)
• Delivery of lunch to college students (UMBC & UMD)
• Morning help for Puja Prep
• AV Help
• General Help

Important Times

• Daily Rayi Pratikraman: 6:00am
• Daily Prakshal: 7:00am
• Daily Pooja Time: 7:00am – 3pm
• Daily Aarti/Divo: 9:00pm

Important Dates

• Tuesday, September 08, 2026 – 1st day of Paryushan
• Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Chaudas
• Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Swapna Ceremony
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Samvatsari & Tapasvi Bahuman
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Parna

1. Fixed Nakro items will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. All labh sign-ups will be final and changes will not be possible.
2. Payment is encouraged at the time of sign-up. Payments can be made online Click Here