Why do we celebrate Diwali According to Jainism?

Diwali has a very special significance in Jainism. It marks the anniversary of Nirvana (final release) or liberation of Mahavira’s soul, the twenty fourth and last Jain Tirthankara of present cosmic age. It is also celebrated at the same time as the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Why Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in Jainism?

Since then it began to be regarded as the feast of defence bondage. Then Vishnukumar Muni went to the guru and told his faults and did great penance. Even today, kheer is prepared in the homes of Jains and the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated after the worship of Vishnukumar Muni and the legend.

Do Jains celebrate all Hindu festivals?

There are many religious festivals in Jainism. Some of them are associated with five auspicious life events of Tirthankara known as Panch Kalyanaka. Jains celebrate many annual festivals. Many of the major festivals in Jainism fall in and around the chaomasa (Sanskrit: chaturmasa) period of the calendar.

What is Diwali called in Jainism?

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In Jainism, Diwali was first referred as dipalika or splendour of lamps, in the Harivamsha Purana written by Acharya Jinasena. In his words, The Tirthankars illuminated Pavanagari by lamps to mark the occasion. Since then, on Diwali, the day when Mahavira attained nirvana, is celebrated with lamps.

Who is 23rd Tirthankara Jainism?

Parshvanatha, also called Parshva, the 23rd Tirthankara (“Ford-maker,” i.e., saviour) of the present age, according to Jainism, a religion of India.

Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated in Jainism?

When Mahavira, the founder of Jainism attained Nirvana, King Nandivardhan, Mahavira’s brother thought of him. He then went to Sudarshana, his sister who comforted him. This day has since then been celebrated as Bhai Dooj to celebrate the bond between siblings.

Do Pakistanis celebrate Diwali?

Pakistani Hindus are celebrating Diwali across the country with zeal and fervour, with families decorating their houses and temples with colourful lights. Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan.