Celebrated by the Jain community to observe peace and harmony and to spread the teachings of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the founder ...

The basic doctrines of Jainism -- Jain philosophy and political thought -- Theravada Buddhism -- Mahayana Buddhism : "the great vehicle" -- The vehicle of the thunderbolt and the decline of Buddhism ...

Devotees visit Jain temples to offer prayers, participate in pujas (rituals), and read or listen to Jain scriptures that recount the life and teachings of Lord Mahavir.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the inaugural ceremony of the year-long centenary celebrations marking ...

PM Modi recalled his early spiritual exposure to Jain teachings. "I was born in Gujarat, where the influence of Jainism is visible in every street. Since childhood, ...

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Mahavir Jayanti, a significant day for the Jain community across the world, will be celebrated on April 10 this year.The festival is considered to be the most important one ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Jainism has played an invaluable role in building India’s identity, asserting that its values offer an answer to the global challenges of terrorism ...

In yet another architectural marvel of India, the Abhay Prabhavana Museum and Knowledge Centre was recently inaugurated in Pune. It is the largest Jain Museum and Knowledge Centre in the world.