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२Questions people ask
Why does the yatra open on Kartak Punam?
During Chaturmas (the four monsoon months) the hill is not climbed, to avoid harm to the many small beings of the rainy season. Chaturmas ends with Kartak Chaumasi Chaudas, and the yatra opens the next morning.
We cannot go to Palitana. What can we do?
Do darshan of the Siddhachal (Shatrunjay) pat at your derasar, which many derasars display on this day, and do the bhav-yatra with jaap at home.
What is the Navanu yatra?
Ninety-nine climbs of the Shatrunjay hill, done over many days, often with ekasan or ayambil. Some families begin it after Kartak Punam.
Is this the same day as Dev Diwali?
It is the same full moon. Hindu families celebrate it as Dev Diwali; for Jains it is the day the Shatrunjay yatra opens. Dev Diwali guide.
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What does "Shatrunjay" mean?
"Victory over the enemies": the inner enemies of anger, pride, deceit and greed. Countless sages are said to have attained liberation on this hill, which is why it is the holiest of Jain tirths.
४Sources
- The yatra and Chaturmas: Outlook Traveller: Climbing to Shatrunjaya ↗ · Incredible India: Palitana ↗
- Kartaki Punam observance: Mahavir Foundation: Kartaki Punam ↗ · Kartika Purnima (Wikipedia) ↗
Also see: Jain calendar for your city
