Diwali (Jainism)
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Diwali in Jainism marks the anniversary of Nirvana (final release) or liberation of Mahavira's soul, the twenty-fourth and last Jain Tirthankara of the present cosmic age. It is celebrated at the same time as the Hindu festival of Diwali. Diwali marks the end of the year for Jains, and it likewise commemorates the passing of their twenty-fourth Tirthankara Mahavira and his achievement of moksha.[1]
This article is about The Jain festival. For Hindu festival with same name, see Diwali.
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Diwali | |
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Observed by | Jains |
Type | Religious, India (national holiday) |
Significance | Moksha of Mahaveer Swami |
Celebrations | Going to the Jain Temple |
Observances | Prayers, religious rituals |
Date | Amavasya of Kartika |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna |
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