Dimapur, September 12: With the celebration of Paryushan Parv festival popularly known as “Dashlakshan Dharm Parv,” people of Jain community of Dimapur are participating in Pooja, Ekasana, Upvaas, Aarti, Pravachan and other activities. The devotees also participated in the cultural programmes 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 September 15 after a procession in the town.
This year, 25 men and women observed the 10 days complete fasting with water only once in a day while one young girl is observing 8 days fasting.
