‘Samvatsari Day’ is a traditional festival celebrated in which religion?
A
Buddhism
B
Hinduism
C
Jainism
D
Sikhism
Answer:
The correct option is C. Jainism
Note
Samvatsari Day is a traditional festival celebrated in Shwetambar sect of
Jainism. It is celebrated as Kshamavani in the Digambara sect of Jainism.
Samvatsari is observed to seek forgiveness for all thoughts, words or
actions that hurt people knowingly or unknowingly. On this day, people seek
Uttam Kshama (apologies) and send messages of Micchami Dukkadam, which
translates to ‘May all evil that has been done be forgiven’.