There were stone-built as well as brick-built temples. Currently, no brick-built temple exists at Pakbirra. (L to R) Mahavira with lion symbol, Parshvanatha with snake symbol and Shantinath with deer ...

Both these regions were centres of Buddhism and the newly emerging Puranic Hinduism. Jains also claimed the lion as the symbol of their last Tirthankara, Mahavira. The royal symbol was thus a symbol ...

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Washing labels aren't always the most straightforward to read, and if you don't know what they mean you could end up ruining your clothes. Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so ...

While 2024 was all about vintage watches and expensive alarm clocks, different status symbols are taking over in 2025. Home decor is now all about stained-glass lamps and $600 calendars.

Diwali is the symbol of the victory of the forces of good over evil. Thus Diwali – My Favourite Festival and I like it from when I were kid. Jains says this is the day when Lord Mahavira attained ...

April 10 Mahavir Jayanti – Jain Festival honoring Lord Mahavira on the founder’s birthday ... Celebrants partake of bread and wine which are symbols of Christ’s body and blood. April 12-20 Pesach ...

Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha also mentioned them ... Naga Sadhvis often face unique challenges and discrimination, but they also serve as powerful symbols of female empowerment and spiritual ...