
Dimapur, September 12 (MExN): While the auspicious festival of Paryushan Parv (popularly known as “Dashlakshan Dharm Parv”) is going on, the Jain community of Dimapur has been involving and participating in things like Pooja, Ekasana, Upvaas, Aarti, Pravachan and other activities.
The devotees are also participating in the Cultural Programmes being held at the Mandir premises every evening. Renowned Brahmachari Aashish Bhaiyaji’s (Puryansh) presence has made all the functions, Pooja and Pravachan all more colourful and meaningful. The Paryushan Parv will conclude on the 15th September after a procession in the town.
Sanjay Sethi, Secretary, Information and Publicity Shri Digamber Jain Samaj Dimapur in a press release stated that this year there are 25 men and women who has been observing 10 days complete fasting with water only once in a day and 1 young girl is observing 8 days fasting.