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Padmaprabh Swami Moksha Kalyanak 2026: Where and How
Asked as: “Padmaprabh Swami Bhagwan Moksha (Nirvana) Kalyanak 2026: Where and how did Padmaprabh Swami attain moksha, and how do Jains observe his nirvana kalyanak?”
Quick Answer
Padmaprabh Swami, the 6th Tirthankara, attained moksha at Sammed Shikhar, and Jains observe his Nirvana Kalyanak on 4 December 2026 by performing rituals and prayers on Kartak Vad 11.
Detailed Answer
Padmaprabh Swami, the 6th Tirthankara in Jainism, attained moksha (nirvana) at the sacred site of Sammed Shikhar, a principal tirtha revered for liberation events of many Tirthankaras. His emblem is the lotus, and he was born in Kaushambi. The Nirvana Kalyanak commemorates the day he achieved ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In 2026, this auspicious event falls on 4 December, corresponding to Kartak Vad 11 in the Jain lunar calendar. Jains observe this day with special prayers, rituals, and often by visiting temples dedicated to Padmaprabh Swami. Devotees engage in meditation, recitation of scriptures, and perform pujas to honor his teachings and spiritual victory. The observance reinforces the ideals of renunciation, non-attachment, and the pursuit of liberation central to Jain dharma. The date is fixed by the tithi and may vary by a day depending on local panchang calculations, but the significance remains universal across Jain communities.
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