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1 day ago · By extension, the Om symbol is also used in Jainism to represent the first five lines of the Namokar mantra, the most important part of the daily prayer in the Jain religion, which honours the Pañca-Parameṣṭhi.
4 days ago · Rajiv Jain is the founder, chairman and chief investment officer of Fort Lauderdale-based asset management firm GQG Partners. Jain cofounded GQG with Tim Carver, the...
18 hours ago · The term Ganas in Hinduism is associated with God Shiva. ‘Ganas’ means a class or group. The term is generally used to refer to the attendants of Shiva. Ganapati (Ganesha) is the leader of the Ganas. They are described in various Hindu Scriptures – majority of them are strange and weird looking. Some evoke fear.
3 days ago · These Jain temples of Jaisalmer are architectural wonders in their own right, a fact which makes for a compelling visit. To top it off, the Astapadhi Temples are located in the same complex, which just goes on to add to a tranquil experience.
1 day ago · Jainism is considered an eternal dharma with the tirthankaras guiding every time cycle of the cosmology. The three main pillars of Jainism are ahiṃsā (non-violence), anekāntavāda (non-absolutism), and aparigraha (asceticism).
1 day ago · Located near Udaipur, this small town is renowned for its grand Jain temples. While most temples are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras, there is also a Sun God temple known as Surya Narayan Mandir. Originally built around the 13th century and reconstructed in the 15th century, the temple showcases the Nagara style of architecture.
3 days ago · Ganesha has two sons named Shubh and Labh in Riddhi and Siddhi. Please note that some Hindu traditions do not follow the above said concept. It is believed that writing the name of Shubh and Labh along with Ganesha will help in achieving peace and progress in life.
