Paryushana Parva, the most important annual holy event falls on Shukla Panchami in the month of Bhadrapada. During the festival, Jains forgive and seek forgiveness from their family, friends and neighbours by saying 'Michhami Dukkadam'. It is a phrase for forgiveness which is also said as 'Khamau Sa', 'Uttam Kshama' or 'Khamat Khamna'.