Paryushan is the sacred annual period of fasting, forgiveness and self-introspection. During this spiritual time Jains observe harmony with the soul by fasting, carrying out rituals, reading scriptures, self-restraint, control over desires and passions, compassion for all the living beings, penance, forgiveness for harming self and others. The Swetambara tradition…
Diwali is the celebration of Tirthankar Mahavir Bhagwan’s Moksha Kalyanak. Bhagwan Mahavir relinquished his mortal coil and proceeded towards the place of eternal happiness. He achieved the ultimate bliss of Moksha – Abundant, Infinite, Eternal Bliss. We celebrate the beautiful qualities of Bhagwan. You are filled with exactly the same qualities. You are…
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, also known as Mahavir Jayanti, is the auspicious celebration of the day when Trishla Mata gave birth to Lord Mahavir, over 2600 years ago.We celebrate it on the thirteenth day of the bright half of the Indian month Chaitra. It’s rather like Christmas for Jains in that both Mahavir Jayanti and Christmas celebrate the birth of people…
