“An important aspect of this holy festival is forgiveness,” says Saanchi Shah, 15, from King George V School, who is a Jain. During this Paryushana, she fasted for eight days; some ...

Ashadha Ashtahnika, an auspicious Jain festival observed thrice yearly, begins July 13, 2024. Celebrated for eight days, it involves prayers, fasting, charity, and rituals to deepen faith and ...

Better known as Deepavali or the festival of lights ... The other important fundamental philosophy of Jainism is anekāntavāda or principle of pluralism and multiplicity of viewpoints, and ...

Paryushana, also referred to as Paryushan Parva, stands as one of the most revered and significant festivals among Jainism ...