Note 12 — Chapter IV · WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS AND SAINTS.
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The Jains observe a fast for seven days from Shrāvan Vad Bāras, that is the 12th day of the dark half of Shrāvan, to the 5th day of the bright half of Bhādarvā, in honour of Mahāvir Swāmi, one of their spiritual teachers, who is believed to have been born on the 2nd day of the bright half of Bhādarvā. This period is known as the Pajusan, during which the Jains cause the slaughter-houses and fish markets to be closed and give alms to the poor.12