Jain Community

The Jain religion is the oldest living representative of the ancient Shraman path of Indian culture. The essence of Jain belief is that the universe is eternal, uncreated, self-existent and infinite.

Jain Community
Jain Community

The Jain religion is the oldest living representative of the ancient Shraman path of Indian culture. The essence of Jain belief is that the universe is eternal, uncreated, self-existent and infinite.

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Paryushana-parva begins

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

The holiest period of the year for the ascetic Shvetambara sect. This 8 day period, concluding on Samvatsari, is a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina, and...

Paryushana-parva ends

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

The holiest period of the year for the ascetic Shvetambara sect. During this 8 day period, concluding on Samvatsari, it is a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina,...

Dashalakshani-parva begins

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

The Digambara sect celebrates Dashalakshani-parva for ten days (until September 2) by fasting, worship, meditation, confession, and by dedicating each day to a virtue: forgiveness, humility,...

Dashalakshani-parva ends

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

The Digambara sect celebrates Dashalakshani-parva for ten days (until September 2) by fasting, worship, meditation, confession, and by dedicating each day to a virtue: forgiveness, humility,...

Diwali/Deepavali or Deepawali or Tihar (Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist celebration)

Sun, Nov 12, 2023

A very popular festival known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali (Deepavali/Deepawali/Tihar in Nepal) is dedicated to the Goddesses Kali in Bengal and Lakshmi (the Goddess of Wealth) in the rest of...

Mahavira Nirvana

Sun, Nov 12, 2023

On this day (falling on Diwali), Mahavira (6th century BCE), the 24th Tirthankara, attained nirvana and release from the cycle of rebirth (moksha).

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Mahavira Jayanti

Tue, Apr 4, 2023

This is a past event.

Celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira (Great Hero), the 24th Tirthankara (and the last of this time cycle).

Mahavira Nirvana

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

This is a past event.

On this day (falling on Diwali), Mahavira (6th century BCE), the 24th Tirthankara, attained nirvana and release from the cycle of rebirth (moksha).

Diwali/Deepavali or Deepawali or Tihar (Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist celebration)

Mon, Oct 24, 2022

This is a past event.

A very popular festival known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali (Deepavali/Deepawali/Tihar in Nepal) is dedicated to the Goddesses Kali in Bengal and Lakshmi (the Goddess of Wealth) in the rest of...

Dashalakshani-parva ends

Sat, Sep 10, 2022

This is a past event.

The Digambara sect celebrates Dashalakshani-parva for ten days (until September 2) by fasting, worship, meditation, confession, and by dedicating each day to a virtue: forgiveness, humility,...

Dashalakshani-parva begins

Thu, Sep 1, 2022

This is a past event.

The Digambara sect celebrates Dashalakshani-parva for ten days (until September 2) by fasting, worship, meditation, confession, and by dedicating each day to a virtue: forgiveness, humility,...

Paryushana-parva ends

Thu, Sep 1, 2022

This is a past event.

The holiest period of the year for the ascetic Shvetambara sect. During this 8 day period, concluding on Samvatsari, it is a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina,...

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