This page looks at Mahavira, who is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form. Mahavira is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form; although this is true only in the ...

This page discusses Jain beliefs regarding women and equality. In the time of Mahavira, Jainism brought a more enlightened attitude to Indian religious culture. Jainism is a religion of religious ...

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 ...

Jain scriptures are the Agama and the Upangas. The Aagama contains 11 books on the basic teachings of Mahavira, the life of Mahavira and the rules of conduct by which to live. The 12 Upangas are a ...

Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism, celebrated with immense devotion and reverence by Jains worldwide. It commemorates ...

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Mahavir Jayanti, a key occasion for Jains worldwide, will be observed on April 10 this year. Regarded as the most significant festival in Jainism, it commemorates the birth of ...

Why do millions of practitioners of the Jain religion strive to avoid harming even microscopic creatures? Credit...Devin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times Supported by By George Yancy Mr. Yancy is a ...