Jains in Tamil Nadu are commemorating the 2,550th anniversary of Mahavira's nirvana, coinciding with the 50th year of a ...
formalized them into the Jain religion in the 6th century. Some scholars see the roots of the faith as far back as the Indus civilization in Gujarat. Central to Jainism are five vows: nonviolence ...
The arrival of autumn represents new beginnings in many cultures, but in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, it holds particular significance. Much like Buddhism, Jainism focuses on the ...
Religion is known as one of the determinants of culture, laws, and history that guides the human way of life and serves as a ...
A new book by professor Trilochan Sastry, 'The Essentials of World Religions: An Underlying Harmony', explores the common ...
The three major religions that celebrate Diwali are Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. For the followers of Hinduism, Diwali is a symbolic victory of light over darkness as well as good over evil.
Tibet and Sri Lanka celebrate those holy days on different dates. In addition to its five main religions, India recognizes days for Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
Mumbai: Adding to the clamour among religious groups to endorse their choice of political coalitions for the Maharashtra ...
Lighting of firecrackers on Diwali denotes the end of negative energies. In Jainism, Diwali commemorates the attainment of moksha, or liberation, by Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara (spiritual ...