It is an annual festival marked by the people of the Jain community. The last day of 'Parva Paryushan' which is the holiest festival of the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. Samvatsari is of prime importance for the day of forgiveness. Jains ask for forgiveness from all living beings for the faults they have committed, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
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