This is observed on the tenth day (Dashami) of the Indian month of Paush or Pushya to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Parshwanath. Observant Jains often fast for three days during this period. On this day, special prayers are organized to attain spiritual upliftment. At the Jain holy place of Sankheshwar, a grand fair is organized in the honor of the occasion and Jains from all over the world throng the place to attend the fair.