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‘Samvatsari Day’ is a traditional festival celebrated in which religion?
  • Jainisim
  • Buddhism
  • Sikhism
  • Hiniduism
Answer- A
"Samvatsari" Day is a conventional festival celebrated in Shwetambar sect of Jainism. The Digambara sect of Jainism observes Kshamavani as a significant celebration.
Samvatsari is observed to seek forgiveness for all thoughts, words or actions that hurt people without knowledge or intention. On this day, people look for Uttam Kshama (apologies) and send messages of Micchami Dukkadam, which translates to ‘May all evil that has been done be forgiven.