Jain

US presidential candidate Joe Biden on September 1 wished the Jain community on the occasion of Paryushan and Das Lakshan. While mentioning "Micchami Dukkadam" that means "to seek forgiveness", Joe tweeted, "Jill Biden [Joe's wife] and I send our best wishes to the members of the Jain faith concluding the holy observance of Paryushan and Das Lakshan." As per the Jain tradition, this festival is the path to salvation.