The Archaeological Survey of India reveals the significance of a newly returned Jain Tirthankara statue from the US, ...

The Brahmanas who perform the rites on this day are said to attain Vishnu’s blessings, and is bowed to by other Devas. In Jainism, on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, the first Tirthankara Lord ...

This year, Mahavir Jayanti falls on April 4th, 2023. As legend goes in the Mahavir Purana, Mahavir was born a Tirthankara for the good of the world and the attainment of Nirvana. As believed by the ...

Mahavir Jayanti, a significant festival in Jainism, honors the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara and esteemed spiritual leader. On this special day, Jain devotees actively participate in ...

On Monday, Gujarat's Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghvi, promised to restore the idols, but Jains said they were outraged by the destruction of the four-century-old idols of Jain teachers ...

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Bihar Museum, Patna This sandstone statue (200BC-AD100) is thought to be one of the earliest known images of a tirthankara (teacher) in Jainism, an ancient Indian religion. It was found in Patna ...

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Ma Prem Naina Wood apple, a fruit tree native to the Indian subcontinent and considered as being very sacred. Also known as ...

Abu in Rajasthan, site of five ornate Jain temples, and Sravanabelagola, site of a 57.5 foot statue of Gomateshvara (Bahubali), Jainism's first spiritual leader or tirthankara. Today ...

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Hathee Singh Jain Temple This 19th-century Jain temple is a true gem, known for its intricate architectural details and peaceful ambiance. The temple is dedicated to Dharmanath, the 15th Jain ...