- Special House of Worship- Temples, churches, mosques
- Jains will meditate often and chant mantras. This is done to dispel evil, cure illness, and bring good fortune.
- Jains will meditate often and chant mantras. This is done to dispel evil, cure illness, and bring good fortune.
- How they dress: Depending on their sect they either dress with a white cloth wrapped around them or they are completely naked.
- Jains will only eat a vegetarian diet and will avoid stinky foods like onions & garlic
- Major Holy Days: March/April- Mahavira August/September- Paryushana October/November- Diwali October/November- Kartak Purnima November/December- Mauna Agyaras - Ceremonies: 6 essential ceremonies are: Samayik, Chaturvimsata, Vandan, Pratikraman, Kayotsarg, Pratyakhan - Rituals: Daily worship of idols and Special Dev-Pujas - Penances: External and Internal Austerities - Special Destinations for worship: 1. Dilwara Temple 2. Jain Temple in Chennai 3. Mahavir Swami Temple 4. Parasnath 5. Rani Bhatiani Temples ..plus many more.. |