Sallekhana: In Jainism, the tradition of Sallekhana holds deep spiritual significance. But why does a person give up food and ...

Learn about the Jain significance of Akshaya Tritiya 2025, commemorating Lord Rishabhanatha and emphasizing fasting, charity, and spiritual growth.

What is the symbol of Mahavira Swami? Mahavir Swami, also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th and final Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. A prominent symbol associated with Mahavira Swami ...

The Navkar Mantra is a seven-line prayer that salutes and seeks blessings from five supreme beings in Jainism. These beings include the Arhats (enlightened beings or Tirthankaras), Siddhas ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) said that values enshrined by Jainism offer an answer to global challenges of terrorism, war, and environmental degradation. He added that ...

Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, is the most important religious festival in Jainism. It honors the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and final Tirthankara (spiritual teacher ...