In Jain cosmology the sun is a Jyotishka deva — a living celestial being, not a non-sentient element — but Jainism does not worship it as a boon-giving deity, so Chhath Puja is not a Jain observance; Jain fasts on such days are ascetic discipline, not sun veneration.
सुविधिनाथ (पुष्पदंत) भगवान को केवलज्ञान 12 नवंबर 2026 को कार्तिक शुक्ल तृतीया को प्राप्त हुआ, उनका समवसरण दिव्य और व्यापक था, और केवलज्ञान कल्याणक इसी तिथि को विधिवत् मनाया जाता है।
ભાઈ બીજનું જૈન મૂળ મહાવીર સ્વામીના નિર્વાણ પછી સુદર્શનાએ પોતાના ભાઈ નંદિવર્ધનને સાંત્વના આપી તે દિવસ તરીકે માનવામાં આવે છે અને આ દિવસે ભાઈ-બહેનના પ્રેમ અને સ્નેહનું ઉત્સવ ઉજવાય છે.
जैन नववर्ष कार्तिक शुक्ल प्रतिपदा को महावीर निर्वाण के अगले दिन गौतम स्वामी के केवलज्ञान के कारण मनाया जाता है। इस दिन गौतम स्वामी को महावीर स्वामी के निर्वाण के बाद केवलज्ञान प्राप्त हुआ था।
Yes, you can definitely perform Samayik at home. Jainism encourages practicing Samayik—the period of equanimity and meditation—anywhere, not just in a temple or derasar. The key is to find a clean, quiet place where you can sit peacefully, focus on self-discipline, reflect on your actions, and culti...
In Jain tradition, a woman can visit the derasar (Jain temple) after her menstrual period ends and she has performed the necessary purification rites such as bathing and pratikraman. Mild variations exist depending on community customs and specific sect practices.
It is important to preserve Jain monuments like the temples at Deogarh and Pakbirra because they connect us to our rich spiritual and cultural heritage and teach future generations about Jain values and history.
કાળી ચૌદસ જૈન ધર્મમાં ભગવાન મહાવીર સ્વામીના નિર્વાણ પહેલાંની રાતનું પવિત્ર અવસર છે, જે કાર્તિક અમાવાસ્યાની રાત્રિએ આવે છે અને અંતિમ દેશના (ઉત્તરાધ્યયન સૂત્ર) દ્વારા આ ઘટના યાદ કરવામાં આવે છે.
भगवान महावीर को निर्वाण कल्याणक पावापुरी में प्राप्त हुआ था, और जैन समुदाय इसे कार्तिक अमावस्या को महावीर निर्वाण कल्याणक के रूप में मनाता है। 2026 में यह पर्व 8 नवंबर को मनाया जाएगा।
पद्मप्रभ स्वामी भगवान ने दीक्षा ली क्योंकि उन्होंने सांसारिक बंधनों का त्याग कर मोक्षमार्ग अपनाया था, और उनका दीक्षा कल्याणक 7 नवंबर 2026 को अशो वद 13 तिथि को मनाया जाएगा।
जैन परंपरा में धनतेरस को धन्य तेरस कहा जाता है क्योंकि इस दिन भगवान महावीर ने अपने तीर्थंकरत्व की आरंभिक साधना प्रारंभ की थी और जैन धर्म में सच्चे धन को मोक्ष, ज्ञान और आत्मा की शुद्धि माना जाता है।
Padmaprabh Swami, the 6th Tirthankara, was born in Kaushambi with the lotus as his lanchhan (emblem). His Janma Kalyanak is celebrated by Jains on Asho Vad 12 (6 November 2026) with rituals honoring his birth and spiritual significance.
In Jain philosophy, **રૂણાનુબંધ (Runanubandh)** refers to the karmic bond or the debts (runas) that bind the soul due to various actions and relationships. These debts create attachments and obligations that influence the soul's journey through samsara (cycle of birth and death).
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जैन धर्मग्रंथों में लहसुन खाने से मना किया गया है क्योंकि यह अनंतकाय वनस्पति (कंदमूल) है, जिसमें अनंत जीव निवास करते हैं, इसलिए इसका सेवन अनेक जीवों के नाश का कारण होता है। यह विचार 'प्रवचनसारोद्धार' जैसे ग्रंथों में स्पष्ट रूप से मिलता है।
સંભવનાથ ભગવાનને કેવળજ્ઞાન શરાવસ્તી ખાતે પ્રાપ્ત થયું અને તેમનું સમવસરણ સમ્મેદ શિખર ખાતે થયું હતું; સંભવનાથ કેવળજ્ઞાન કલ્યાણક 30 ઓક્ટોબર 2026ના રોજ આશો વદ 5 તિથિએ ઉજવાય છે.
Jains do not traditionally observe Karva Chauth, as Jainism emphasizes fasting for self-purification rather than for another person's welfare; Jain vrats like Anjana Vrata and other family-oriented fasts are kept for the welfare of the family.
Sharad Purnima in the Jain calendar is Asho Sud Purnima, the closing day of the Ayambil Oli fast and the Siddhachakra puja, observed on 26 October 2026. It marks the culmination of the four-month Chaumasa period with special rituals, fasting, and devotional worship.
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