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Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Date, History, Significance Of The Jain Festival
Mahavir Jayanti 2025 Date: The festival is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankara.
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Diwali Is Popular In Several Religions. Here's How It Is Celebrated In Buddhism, Sikhism And Jainism
Diwali is a significant festival that is celebrated in many parts of India, and across faiths. The central theme of victory of light over darkness is reflected in all the celebrations.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Date, History, Significance Of The Festival
Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, is an auspicious day that commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism and the 24th and last Tirthankara.
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"Why Encroaching On Others' Rights?": Court To Jain Bodies Over Meat Ads
The Bombay High Court asked three Jain religious charitable trusts and a city resident practising Jainism why they were seeking to encroach on the rights of others by appealing for restrictions or a ban on advertisements for meat.
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At 67, Vadodara Woman Fulfils Decades-Old Doctorate Dream
Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.
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At 67, Gujarat Woman Usha Lodaya Fulfils Decades-Old Doctorate Dream
Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.
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Gujarat Woman, 82, Begins Santhara, A Voluntary Fast Until Death
"Santhara" in Jainism is a means of destroying rebirth-influencing karma by withdrawing all physical and mental activities. During this practice, voluntary fasting until death is observed.
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Stock, Forex, Bullion Markets Shut Today On Account Of 'Mahavir Jayanti'
On Tuesday, domestic stock markets rose to record highs led by a rally in shares of banking, auto and financial services companies.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2019: Date, History, Significance Of The Jain Festival
Mahavir Jayanti: Lord Mahavir practised and promoted non-violence and preached love and respect of all living beings. He was the 24th and the last Tirthankara - a spiritual teacher in Jainism, a religion he found on these virtues.
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Jain Monk Tarun Sagar Dies At 51; PM Modi, Leaders Pay Tribute
Jain monk Tarun Sagar died on Saturday at Delhi's Radhapuri Jain temple after a prolonged illness. The 51-year-old monk,who was suffering from jaundice and other ailments, died at around 3 am. He was earlier admitted to a private medical centre in Delhi.
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Giving Up Home, Boyfriends And Ferraris: Why Young Jains Choose Diksha
Twelve-year-old Bhavya, son of a diamond merchant from Surat, loved Ferrari cars. Bhagyaratna Vijayji Maharaj, as he is known now, took a vow of renunciation a fortnight ago to join an order of Jain monks.
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Shashi Tharoor Tweets Mahavir Jayanti Wishes With Buddha Pic, Trolled
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was left embarrassed after Twitterati pointed out he had mistakenly posted a picture of Buddha while wishing his followers on Mahavir Jayanti. Mr Tharoor was trolled for the error, which he first briefly defended and later conceded. Instead of deleting the tweet, however, the politician said he was choosing to leave it up...
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Mahavir Jayanti: All About Jain Festival, Date, Significance And Celebrations
Mahavir Jayanti, a significant day for the Jain community across the world, to be celebrated on March 29 this year. The festival is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2018: Date, Significance, Celebration And Philosophy of Jain Food
Mahavir Jayanti 2018 is one of the most important religious festivals of Jains and its celebrations include huge processions, which may feature elephants, horses, chariots, drummers and chanters.
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University Of North Texas Establishes Professorship In Jain Studies
The University of North Texas has named George Alfred James, a distinguished faculty member in the department of philosophy and religion, as its first Bhagwan Adinath Professor of Jain Studies.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Date, History, Significance Of The Jain Festival
Mahavir Jayanti 2025 Date: The festival is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankara.
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Diwali Is Popular In Several Religions. Here's How It Is Celebrated In Buddhism, Sikhism And Jainism
Diwali is a significant festival that is celebrated in many parts of India, and across faiths. The central theme of victory of light over darkness is reflected in all the celebrations.
-
Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Date, History, Significance Of The Festival
Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, is an auspicious day that commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism and the 24th and last Tirthankara.
-
"Why Encroaching On Others' Rights?": Court To Jain Bodies Over Meat Ads
The Bombay High Court asked three Jain religious charitable trusts and a city resident practising Jainism why they were seeking to encroach on the rights of others by appealing for restrictions or a ban on advertisements for meat.
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At 67, Vadodara Woman Fulfils Decades-Old Doctorate Dream
Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.
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At 67, Gujarat Woman Usha Lodaya Fulfils Decades-Old Doctorate Dream
Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.
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Gujarat Woman, 82, Begins Santhara, A Voluntary Fast Until Death
"Santhara" in Jainism is a means of destroying rebirth-influencing karma by withdrawing all physical and mental activities. During this practice, voluntary fasting until death is observed.
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Stock, Forex, Bullion Markets Shut Today On Account Of 'Mahavir Jayanti'
On Tuesday, domestic stock markets rose to record highs led by a rally in shares of banking, auto and financial services companies.
-
Mahavir Jayanti 2019: Date, History, Significance Of The Jain Festival
Mahavir Jayanti: Lord Mahavir practised and promoted non-violence and preached love and respect of all living beings. He was the 24th and the last Tirthankara - a spiritual teacher in Jainism, a religion he found on these virtues.
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Jain Monk Tarun Sagar Dies At 51; PM Modi, Leaders Pay Tribute
Jain monk Tarun Sagar died on Saturday at Delhi's Radhapuri Jain temple after a prolonged illness. The 51-year-old monk,who was suffering from jaundice and other ailments, died at around 3 am. He was earlier admitted to a private medical centre in Delhi.
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Giving Up Home, Boyfriends And Ferraris: Why Young Jains Choose Diksha
Twelve-year-old Bhavya, son of a diamond merchant from Surat, loved Ferrari cars. Bhagyaratna Vijayji Maharaj, as he is known now, took a vow of renunciation a fortnight ago to join an order of Jain monks.
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Shashi Tharoor Tweets Mahavir Jayanti Wishes With Buddha Pic, Trolled
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was left embarrassed after Twitterati pointed out he had mistakenly posted a picture of Buddha while wishing his followers on Mahavir Jayanti. Mr Tharoor was trolled for the error, which he first briefly defended and later conceded. Instead of deleting the tweet, however, the politician said he was choosing to leave it up...
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Mahavir Jayanti: All About Jain Festival, Date, Significance And Celebrations
Mahavir Jayanti, a significant day for the Jain community across the world, to be celebrated on March 29 this year. The festival is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
-
Mahavir Jayanti 2018: Date, Significance, Celebration And Philosophy of Jain Food
Mahavir Jayanti 2018 is one of the most important religious festivals of Jains and its celebrations include huge processions, which may feature elephants, horses, chariots, drummers and chanters.
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University Of North Texas Establishes Professorship In Jain Studies
The University of North Texas has named George Alfred James, a distinguished faculty member in the department of philosophy and religion, as its first Bhagwan Adinath Professor of Jain Studies.
