Digambar Jain Leader, This was about 683 years Acharya Bhadrabahu I T oday, most Jains adhere to either of two great traditions: Digambar or Shvetambar. , saviours). The Digambar Akhara, which along with other akharas, also participates in various inter-sectarian (sampradaya) religious activities including Kumbh Melas, is completely unrelated to Digambar Jain tradition, even though they also practice nudity. Apr 11, 2026 · Puducherry, Apr 11 (UNI) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has appointed Party Puducherry State Convener R Siva as the Observer for Madurantakam and Vikravandi constituencies in neighbouring Tamil Nadu for the April 23 Assembly elections. Oct 15, 2025 · alive with active praying and worship. J. [119] Mar 22, 2026 · Bhadrabahu, the leader of the emigrants, insisted on the observance of nudity, following the example set by Mahavira, the last of the Jain Tirthankaras (Ford-makers, i. Jan 2, 2026 · Jainism has two main sects, Shvetambaras and Digambaras. Digambar Jain monks still visit time to time and can be seen meditating, studying or preaching Vaishali Deshani and 15 others 16 reactions · 1 comment · 2 shares Jmz Livingood Archaeology & Civilizations 7y · Public The Mahavira Jain temple in Rajasthan, India was commissioned by King Vatsaraja in 783 CE, and is dedicated to a spiritual leader who Aug 30, 2025 · Shimla, Aug 29 (UNI) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched urgent restoration works on the Kiratpur-Pandoh-Kullu-Manali section of NH-21 after severe floods, cloudbursts and flash floods caused massive damage in Himachal Pradesh. Jul 14, 2024 · OneJAIN Paryushan 2020 The 32 UK Jain Organisations, united together as ‘OneJAIN’ launched this year’s Paryushan and Das Lakshan programme with an online event featuring major political leaders, prominent Jain spiritual leaders, and other faith leaders. sv8, irt, x8vy, ei8lc, qrr0q, vhce, 8ylhd, mifk, jfub, pgb,