Garbha-kalyanak

Garbha Kalyanak Holy celebration of Conception -

Garbh-Kalyanak refers to the enlivening of the embryo through the descent of the life (soul) in the mortal body. Tirthankara's mother see sixteen auspicious dreams. King explains these dreams to her as a sign of Tirthankara's birth. This event is the first Kalyanaka of Panch Kalyanaka (five auspicious events) and is known as garbha kalyana. This event is celebrated by the devas (heavenly beings).