This article provides an overview of the two major Jain sects: the Digambara sect and the Svetambara sect. Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara (meaning sky clad) sect and the ...

This page discusses Jain beliefs regarding women and equality. In the time of Mahavira, Jainism brought a more enlightened attitude to Indian religious culture. Jainism is a religion of religious ...

Hassan: Padoor Sudarshan Indra, the president of the 5th South Indian Priests Conference, said Jainism is still alive not only because of the teachings of the Tirthankaras but also due to the lineage ...

Mumbai: The Department of Posts released a stamp this week to commemorate the life and teachings of Jain saint, Acharya Shantisagara, who played a pivotal role in revitalising the Digambara Jain ...

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan unveiled the statue of Acharya Shanti Sagar Maharaj, a monk of the Jain Digambar faith, at Shravanabelgola in Hassan district on Sunday. He also named the hillock, ...