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Manjula Shah. Parna day -- break of fasting -- for people who underwent fasting during Paryushan was hosted by Dr. Jim and Kundan Sata. Following members observed fasting: 10 days by Mrs. Gita Tolia; 9 days by Mrs. Asha Sheth; 8 days by Mrs. Kalpana Badani, Mrs. Bharti Modi, Mrs. Bhanu Shah, Mrs. Puvi Shah and Dr. Jim Satz. There were 35 other members who observed fasting for a three-day period. Toronto, Canada. Paryushan festivities were celebrated by the members of the Jain Society of Toronto with various religious activities throughout the period. The Society organized Paryushan based on the calender that suited their traditions. The first calendar event was celebrated on August 13th during which a large number of people participated. Samvatsari Pratikraman was held on August 30th.
The second tradition of the festivity was held between September 11-18. The third traditionalist celebrated the festivity between September 19-27.
Each traditional festivity celebration had all the poojas, stavans, bhavanas in the same functionary fashion except for the calender days varying to the various traditions.
Chicago, Illinois. An eight-day Paryushan parva festivities was organized by the Jain Society of Chicago. Daily bhavanas and meditations were held between September 11-13 at various locations in the city.
UPAVAS - FASTING ... the word upavas in its original sense stands for upa, means closer, and vas means to be. Hence, the inner meaning of upavas is Being closer to the Soul. Discarding greed, anger and forgiveness is Upavas. Its aim is to obtain self-awareness and think of the soul.
- Munishri Pushpadanta
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