Traditions and ideas central to Jainism can be traced to the 7th century BCE, but Mahavira, the last of Jainism's 24 great spiritual teachers, formalized them into the Jain religion in the 6th ...

To the Jains, it has a whole different meaning. For them, Diwali is the day when the last of the Jain Tirthankaras, Lord Mahavira, attained nirvana, also known as complete knowledge and enlightenment.

Acharanga Sutra – Manuscript based on the religious teachings of Mahavira Jain. Arthashastra – Treatise on the art of government written by Kautilya, otherwise known as Chanakya, more than two ...

Constructed by Raja Utpaldev, the temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira. Apart from the Lord ... Timings for Mahavir Jain temple Closed now January to December: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm Dedicated ...

The Jain community commemorates Diwali by celebrating Mahavir's nirvana with rituals and offerings, including the Nirvan Laddu. This year marks the 2550th 'nirvana' year with a significant ...

For Jains, it's about the moment Jainism founder Lord Mahavira reached a state of being known as Moksha, or eternal bliss.

The three major religions that celebrate Diwali are Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism ... of lights is the most significant ...