Brief Information About Some Principles Jain Festivals
Religious festivals are crucial in the Jain community, aiming for communal celebration, providing an opportunity to display devotion and attain merit. Though, no one is forced to participate in such festivals. Jainism promotes the principle of self-help, believing that no spiritual beings or gods will help human beings. The guiding of Jainism includes three key aspects: right knowledge, right belief, and right conduct. And the ultimate principle of Jainism is non-violence. Jain's make sure that they do not harm any living being, not even the insects and they believe in religious equality. Main festivals in the Jain calendar Mahamastakabhisheka festival The Jain festival Mahamastakabhisheka is celebrated every 12 years, honouring the son of Rishabhanatha (the 1st Tirthankara) ‘Lord Bahubali’. This 30-day festival takes place in Karnataka, South India. Mahavir jayanti The birthday of Mahavira is on the 13th day of Caitra in the Indian ...