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Shruta Panchami
The day of Jain scriptures — honoring the preservation of sacred knowledge.
📅 June 1🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Shruta Panchami honors the compilation of Jain scripture and the tradition of heard knowledge. It commemorates the day monk Dharasena transmitted the last surviving scriptural knowledge, preserving it for future generations.
✦ How It Is Observed
Worship of Jain scriptures (the Agamas), prayers for the preservation of knowledge, study of Jain texts, installing and honoring new scripture copies in temples.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.