Paryushana — Two of the most important festivals for the Jains are Paryushana and Diwali. Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the nirvana of Lord Mahavira on the amavasya of the Kartika month. Origin of ParyushanIts origin is related to the staying of the… … Wikipedia
Pratikraman — (literally Sanskrit introspection ), is a process of repentance of sins (prayaschit) during which Jains repent for their wrongdoings during their daily life, and remind themselves to refrain from doing so again. Devout Jains often do Pratikraman… … Wikipedia
Micchami Dukkadam — Jainism This article is part of a series on Jainism Prayers and Vows … Wikipedia
Jainism — Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म) is an ancient religion of India. Jains are a small but influential religious minority with at least 10 million followers in modern India, [ [http://www.censusindia.gov.in… … Wikipedia
Falna — Infobox Indian Jurisdiction native name = Falna | type = city | latd = | longd = state name = Rajasthan district = Pali leader title = leader name = altitude = population as of = 2001 population total = 21,011| population density = area magnitude … Wikipedia
Chaturthi — or Chaviti (Telugu: చతుర్థి or చవితి), is the fourth day (Tithi) of any lunar month in the Hindu calendar. Festivals of Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is one of prominent Chaturthi on which Lord Ganesha makes his presence on the earth. Sankashti… … Wikipedia
Jainism — /juy niz euhm/, n. a dualistic religion founded in the 6th century B.C. as a revolt against current Hinduism and emphasizing the perfectibility of human nature and liberation of the soul, esp. through asceticism and nonviolence toward all living… … Universalium
