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, 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.

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.

Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.

Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.

"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.

On Tuesday, domestic stock markets rose to record highs led by a rally in shares of banking, auto and financial services companies.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 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.

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.

Jainism is one of the most beautiful, and most difficult faiths to adhere strictly to. The Jain Dietary Guidelines includes a thick list of dos and donts.

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, 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.

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.

Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.

Usha Lodaya, who had dropped out of college at 20, has completed her doctorate course in Jainism after resuming her education in her sixties.

"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.

On Tuesday, domestic stock markets rose to record highs led by a rally in shares of banking, auto and financial services companies.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 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.

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.

Jainism is one of the most beautiful, and most difficult faiths to adhere strictly to. The Jain Dietary Guidelines includes a thick list of dos and donts.