while Jain cosmology also includes serpent figures as divine protectors. Ancient India makes much of the parallels and similarities between the three belief systems; the theological, ritualistic ...

In sum, temple architecture across India and Southeast Asia is not just about religion or aesthetics. It’s a mirror ...

The main temple, dedicated to Tirthankara Ajitnatha, features a towering spire and intricately carved ceilings depicting Jain cosmology. The surrounding hills house smaller shrines, some partially ...

Tejal also wrote in her caption: “Please note these are approximate values. It will change depending upon the different cooking methods.” Note to readers: This article is for informational ...

Jain, who has day-to-day oversight of Berkshire's insurance operations, spoke at the conglomerate's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska where he, Chairman Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Greg Abel ...

The incident surfaced recently after it was recorded in the Golden Book of World Records. A three-year-old girl suffering from a terminal illness died after being administered Santhara – a Jain ...

At an age when most children are just beginning to speak in full sentences and discover the joys of childhood, three-year-old Viyana Jain from Indore was administered 'Santhara' - the Jain ...

Viyana Jain, 3, suffering from brain tumor, was guided by her IT professional parents to undergo ‘Santhara’ after consulting a Jain monk. The centuries-old Jain ritual “Santhara”, which ...

Indore: A three-year-old girl named Viyana Jain—battling a brain tumour— passed away after her parents initiated her into the Jain religious practice of fasting unto death in Madhya Pradesh's ...

Here's a brief look at some of the most prominent spiritual figures across four major Indian religions—Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Mahavir (599–527 B.C.): The 24th and last ...