Jainism

May 04, 2025

3-year-old girl ‘fasts unto death’; All about ‘Santhara’, the Jain religious practice

The incident occurred in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The child’s parents took the decision after getting advice from their spiritual leader and Jain monk
April 15, 2024

Gujarati couple renounces Rs 200 Cr wealth to embrace monkhood, to survive on alms

Himmatnagar-based Bhavesh Bhandari's two children had become Jain monks in 2022
March 23, 2023

Sravanabelagola Jain Mutt seer passes away

Charukeerti Bhattaraka Swami was 73 years old
January 04, 2023

Jain monk protesting against decision on Sammed Shikharji dies on a fast

Sugyeysagar Maharaj was on the fast at Sanghiji temple in Jaipur
December 21, 2022

Reconsider decision to turn Sammed Shikharji into a tourism spot, Kamal Nath to PM, Jharkhand CM

MP Congress chief’s letter comes following protests by the Jain community
September 21, 2021

Biden extends Paryushan and Das Lakshan wishes to Jain community

'May we all find peace and reconciliation in our lives,' Biden said
February 21, 2018

'Bahubali was the first advocate of disarmament in the world'

Ahimsa (non-violence) is the path to happiness and peace
February 21, 2018

Naked faith: Basking in the visual opulence of Mahamastakabhisheka

For Jains, Mahamastakabhisheka in Shravanabelagola marks a milestone in their history

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3-year-old girl ‘fasts unto death’; All about ‘Santhara’, the Jain religious practice