Paryushan Mahaparva 2026 in Mumbai (Tue, 8 Sep – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026):
- The crown jewel of Jain festivals, Paryushan Mahaparva will be celebrated at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai from Tue, 8 – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026.
- Each morning will commence with a joyous Snatra puja followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans based on ‘Liberation’ (Moksh Dwar) of the sacred text Natak Samaysaar.
- Each evening will feature uplifting spiritual programmes including stavan clubbing, sound bath, Global Youth LIVE, drama, bhakti, meditation, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebrations, performances by the children of SRMD Divinetouch and more, followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans on ‘Remedy of All Misery’ based on Patrank 816 of Shrimad Rajchandra Vachanamrut.
- From Tue, 8 Sep – Mon, 14 Sep:
- Morning: Snatra Puja; 8:00 am – 8:45 am, followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachan; 8:45 am – 10:00 am.
- Evening: Special spiritual programmes; 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm, followed by Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachan; 8:45 pm – 10:00 pm.
- On Tue, 15 Sep (Samvatsari):
- Snatra Puja and Pravachan: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Samvatsarik Alochana: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Throughout the Paryushan Mahaparva, to take laabh of Arti, Mangal Divo, Chamar, Tilak to Pujya Gurudevshri, Parna Jhulan and and various other laabhs, please click here or contact Mission Trustee Premarpit Gautambhai Shah, 9821049338; contribute@srmd.org
- Those wishing to take laabh of Angluchhna and Ghauli during Snatra Puja, 14 Swapna Darshan laabh on the day of Mahavir Janma Vanchan or ‘Sangh Anumodak’ laabh – a general donation to facilitate various activities throughout the Paryushan, please click here.
- Registration is mandatory to attend Paryushan Mahaparva 2026 at NSCI Dome.
- Please click here to register or send “P” or “Paryushan” to the Mission WhatsApp bot at +91 9920058000.
- To ensure that first time attendees do not have to go through the registration process, physical passes have been arranged. These passes have unique QR codes that may be scanned directly at NSCI dome.
- To obtain physical passes for groups of 20 or more, please contact Jivanarpit Soham Shah at +91 9867443003.
- A simple invitation can transform someone’s life. This Paryushan, become an instrument by inviting your family, relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbours.
- Your one invitation may become someone’s first step on the path to liberation.
SRMD Divinetouch: “I Love Paryushan” Workshop:
- The “I Love Paryushan” workshop goes global this year, with sessions being conducted for the first time across SRMD Divinetouch Centres worldwide during Paryushan Mahaparva.
- Themed “Ahimsa – The Heart of Everything”, the workshop aims to inspire children to cultivate compassion, friendliness and empathy through the timeless value of ahimsa.
- Through inspiring stories, interactive activities, hands-on experiences, games, music and dance, children will learn to not only understand ahimsa, but also practise it in their thoughts, speech and actions.
- Children aged 5–16 years may participate in age-based batches, while a special workshop for adults has also been organised to enable entire families to embrace the spirit of ahimsa together.
- The workshop will be conducted across SRMD Divinetouch Centres worldwide on different dates, venues and timings.
- To view the schedule and register at your nearest SRMD Divinetouch Centre, please visit the Divinetouch website or your nearest centre.
- Alternatively, send “ILP” to the Mission WhatsApp bot on +91 9920058000 to register.
Paryushan Mahaparva at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur:
- For mumukshus who wish to partake in Paryushan aradhana in Dharampur, a relay of all the events that will be held at NSCI Dome has been arranged.
- Swamivatsalya has been arranged for all eight days at the Dharampur Ashram.
Pujya Gurudevshri’s Presence at the Ashram and Gurupurnima Celebrations (Mon, 20 – Wed, 29 Jul, 2026):
- Pujya Gurudevshri will bless the Ashram with His physical presence from Mon, 20 – Wed, 29 Jul, 2026.
- From Tue, 21 – Fri, 24 Jul, there will be paravartana of Pujya Gurudevshri’s Pravachan held in Mumbai on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026.
- Devotees will be blessed to celebrate the occasion of Gurupurnima in the physical presence of Pujya Gurudevshri at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur from Fri, 24 – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026.
- The shibir will begin with Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachan from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026.
- On Sat, 25 Jul, there will be Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachan from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, followed by experience sharing by Atmarpits from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm.
- On Sun, 26 Jul (Gurupurnima), there will be Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachan followed by Ashtaprakari Pujan from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.
- Registrations are still open to take laabh of the purifying Ashtaprakari Pujan. The laabh may be taken by couples, siblings or friends, in pairs of two.
- From Sat, 25 – Sun, 26 Jul, devotees will also be blessed with the opportunity to perform the abhishek of Lord Param Krupalu Dev at Gurumandir from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- Please click here to take laabh of the Ashtaprakari Pujan.
- Please click here to register for Gurupurnima Shibir 2026.
Forthcoming Pravachan:
- The next pravachan at Yogi Sabhagruh is currently scheduled for Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 7:30 pm. However, owing to Pujya Gurudevshri’s health and to provide Him adequate rest after the UK Dharmayatra, efforts are being made to reschedule it to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026. Please visit the website for the latest updates.
