“Digital Detox” Fasting To Stay Away From Internet, Smartphones
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'Paryushan Parva' is celebrated by the Jain communityBhopal: Members of the Jain community in Madhya Pradesh observed a 24-hour "digital detox" fast or fast without internet on Wednesday during the ongoing 'Paryushan Parva' festival.About 100 people from Begumganj in Raisen district switched off their smartphones and deposited them at a temple in the morning before staring their fast.'Paryushan Parva' is celebrated by the Jain community annually for self-purification, introspection and spiritual development.Local community leader Akshay Jain said they observed the "digital detox" fast to stay away from smartphones and internet, which has become an addiction."An initiative of "digital detox" fasting or fasting without internet was started so that the people can stay away from this ...