UP News: Jain religious Paryushan is an important festival which helps the Jain community to become aware of their religion and inspire self-purification. Therefore, the Municipal Corporation has taken this decision.
Ghaziabad News: In view of the Jain religious Paryushan festival, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation of Uttar Pradesh has issued an order. According to which meat and fish shops will remain completely closed on 8 September. If anyone does not follow this order of the Municipal Corporation, then strict action will be taken against him.
A public notice has been issued by the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation Deputy Chief Veterinary and Welfare Officer. In which it has been told that the Jain religious Paryushan festival (Kshama Parv) will be celebrated by the people of the Jain community on 08 September 2024. In continuation of the above, meat / fish businessmen within the limits of Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation are directed to keep the meat and fish shops completely closed on 8 September 2024. Legal action will be taken as per rules against those selling any kind of meat and fish on the said day, for which the concerned businessmen will be fully responsible themselves.
What is Jain religious Paryushan festival
Paryushan festival is an important Jain festival, which is celebrated by the Jain community. This festival is an important occasion for the practice of Jainism and self-purification. During Paryushan, Jain followers fast, pray and participate in religious rituals and promote virtue and morality in their lives.
Jain followers participate in religious rituals
This festival is usually celebrated in August or September and its duration is from 8 to 10 days. During this festival, Jain followers participate in religious rituals, such as puja, aarti, and havan. Along with this, they fast and follow simplicity and restraint in their diet.