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Jain
17 Apr 2021

श्री नवपद अयंबिल ओली

pआयम्बिल एक प्रकार का जैन बाहरी नल है, जिसे वैज्ञानिक रूप से मन, शरीर और आत्मा को लाभ है। /p

Jain
17 Apr 2021

Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of the Great Teacher

pEvery spring, as nature awakens with new life, millions of Jains around the world celebrate Mahavir Jayanti—the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. This sacred festival, falling on the 13th day of the waxing moon in the month of Chaitra (March-April), commemorates not just a birth but the advent of a philosophy that would profoundly shape Indian spirituality and offer timeless wisdom about non-violence, truth, and the path to liberation./p pMahavir Jayanti is more than religious observance—it's a celebration of principles that resonate far beyond Jainism's boundaries, offering guidance on ethical living, environmental consciousness, and spiritual development that feels remarkably relevant in our contemporary world./p

Jain
17 Apr 2021

मौनी एकादशी: जैन धर्म का पावन विशेष पर्व मगसिर सुदी ग्यारसो

pमगसिर सुदी ग्यारस, जैन धर्म का शुभ विशेष पर्व/p

Jain
17 Apr 2021

India’s Jain Temples Are Incredible Architectural Marvels

pFrom a 1,000-pillar temple with no two carved the same, to a temple atop a hill offering sensational views, you’ll want to visit these 13 Jain temples in India that are architectural marvels./p p /p

Jain
17 Apr 2021

Jain Festivals and Their Philosophy of Non-Violence

pIn a world often defined by conflict, consumption, and the pursuit of power, Jainism offers a radically different vision—one where the highest spiritual achievement is complete non-violence, where every living being possesses inherent worth, and where festivals celebrate not conquest or abundance but restraint, forgiveness, and the soul's journey toward liberation. Jain festivals, while sharing India's festive calendar with other traditions, carry distinctive meanings that consistently emphasize ahimsa (non-violence), spiritual discipline, and the philosophical principles that make Jainism one of humanity's most ethically rigorous spiritual traditions./p pUnderstanding Jain festivals requires understanding that they're not merely cultural celebrations but intensive spiritual practices dressed in festive form. Each festival embodies core Jain philosophical principles, particularly ahimsa, and serves as opportunity for deepening spiritual commitment, purifying karma, and progressing toward moksha (liberation). This comprehensive exploration examines major Jain festivals and reveals how non-violence philosophy permeates every aspect of their observance./p

Jain
17 Apr 2021

Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodabidri

pSaavira Kambada Basadi is a magnificent thousand pillar temple at Moodabidri. The temple town is also popularly known as Jain Kashi’ of India since it is dotted with many Jain temples. Let’s find out more about Saavira Kambada Basadi./p pKarnataka has a vibrant cultural heritage, encompassed in its beautiful temples and breathtaking towns. One of these heritage cities in Moodabidri, a temple town has a curious connection with the number 18 – it houses 18 temples, with 18 roads that connect the different villages in the vicinity, adorned with 18 lakes, and also the home to 18 Jain Basadis./p

Jain
17 Apr 2021

Paryushana: The Festival of Forgiveness and Self-Reflection

pIn an age dominated by material pursuits, social media conflicts, and perpetual busyness, an ancient Jain festival offers profound wisdom about slowing down, looking inward, and healing relationships. Paryushana, celebrated annually by Jains worldwide, is far more than a religious observance—it's a transformative period of intensive self-reflection, spiritual discipline, and most remarkably, collective forgiveness that has the power to heal years of hurt and restore broken bonds./p pFor eight to ten days (depending on sect), Jains intensify their spiritual practices, fast, study sacred texts, and culminate the festival with Samvatsari—the Day of Forgiveness—when millions seek and grant forgiveness to every person they've knowingly or unknowingly hurt. This practice of universal forgiveness, combined with rigorous self-examination and restraint, offers timeless wisdom that transcends religious boundaries and speaks to universal human needs for reconciliation, mindfulness, and spiritual renewal./p