jainism

Several of the world's most magnificent mountains remain unclimbed due to their sacred status or the need to preserve fragile ecosystems. These peaks, including Mount Kailash, Gangkhar Puensum, Machapuchare, and Nanda Devi, are respected for their spiritual significance and ecological importance, prioritizing preservation over conquest.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach Manish Ojha says the 15-year-old's maiden India call-up is the result of talent, hard work and destiny. Fresh off a record-breaking IPL 2026 season, the Bihar teenager has earned praise from Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, and has now received a maiden India call-up.

Amitabh Bachchan highlighted the profound cultural and spiritual significance of 'Namaskaar,' noting its global adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic as a safe, respectful alternative to handshakes. He explained its Sanskrit roots, meaning 'I bow to you,' and its interpretations in Indian philosophy, yogic traditions, Buddhism, and jainism, emphasizing humility and respect.

Urvi Krishnan and Sandhya Saxena examine how ancient wisdom traditions place sex within a larger framework of vitality, responsibility, and self-awareness

India’s sharp reply to Dutch criticism framing religious freedom as a civilisational legacy — and marked a tougher pushback against Western scrutiny

Shantinatha Charita, A ‘Finest Expression Of Miniature Art’, On Display at LD Museum

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 2003 ASI order permitting Friday namaz at the disputed site, in a verdict that aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether religious practices, like the nudity of Digambar Jain sadhus, can be banned. The Travancore Devaswom Board argued that courts shouldn't judge core religious tenets, citing a Nepal SC ruling on Naga Sadhus. The board emphasized that a community's belief determines religious practice, not external adjudication.

India's Jain community prepares for Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, 2026. This date marks the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. The occasion is a significant spiritual event. Celebrations will include temple decorations and storytelling. Lord Mahavira's five core teachings of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, chastity, and non-attachment will be highlighted. The day serves as a reminder of these universal values.

Jain communities worldwide are preparing to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, 2026, marking the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. Revered as the 24th Tirthankara, his teachings of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, chastity, and non-attachment form the ethical core of jainism. This significant day honors his profound spiritual legacy.

Thousands of Jain pilgrims gathered at Kundalpur, Bihar, for the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. The two-day Kundalpur Mahotsav, inaugurated by state ministers, featured a 'Shobha Yatra', religious rituals, and competitions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth, Gujarat, celebrating India's 2,000-year-old Jain legacy. The museum, inaugurated on Mahavir Jayanti, features seven wings showcasing rare relics, Jain artifacts, and cultural contributions, highlighting timeless values like non-violence and truth.

Mahavir Jayanti, celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara, will be observed on March 31, 2026. This significant Jain festival commemorates his teachings of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possessiveness. The day is marked by prayers and religious activities, honoring his spiritual legacy.

Six students from the United States and European countries have come to Indore and are conducting research at Kundakunda Gyanpeeth to understand the philosophy and teachings of jainism.

he SDM Group of Educational Institutions vice-president D Surendrakumar on Monday said that jainism has contributed in its own way for growth of Kannada literature and studies.

On the surface, the residents of Baroda village near Uchana in Jind district are no different from those in the Haryanvi hinterland. They greet people with a heavy Haryanvi accent and go about their routine chores. Yet, there is something about mild-mannered ways of the residents of this sleepy village — the more you observe them the more convinced you become — which doesn’t quite fit into the typically boisterous Haryanvi culture.

Concepts of jainism such as ahimsa (non-violence) can start from a personal space, extending to universe - but how far can a person go to adhere to the principle?

Jains in Tamil Nadu are commemorating the 2,550th anniversary of Mahavira's nirvana, coinciding with the 50th year of a government pledge to safeguard Tamil jainism. However, unlike the resurgence witnessed by Tamil Buddhism, jainism experiences a decline, attributed to its stringent practices and limited political influence.

Panchasar village in Gujarat is set to become India's largest center for jainism studies. The Shrut Ratnakar Adhyayan Kendra, a center for Indological studies, will be built on a 30-acre site and aims to produce scholars who can impart knowledge of the 2,500-year-old religion worldwide. The center will house a repository of 60,000 books and manuscripts on jainism and will offer courses in various subjects including Jain philosophy, modern science, and languages. The project has received contributions from Jains living abroad, with Dr. Jasvant Modi actively involved.

Hinduism deeply values symbols like Swastika, Om, Trishula, Ghanta, Shankha, and Shree Yantra, each carrying profound spiritual and scientific significance. These powerful emblems are used in homes and temples to invite positivity, promote spiritual growth, and offer protection, embodying divine energy and ancient wisdom.