A report on Jainism and Jainism in India

The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).

Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism

Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)

District wise Jain population percentage India census 2011

Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850

Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant

A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering

Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka

Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali

Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.

Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City

The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)

Idol of Suparśvanātha

A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.

Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.

The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.

Ranakpur Jain Temple

Dilwara Temples

Parshvanath Temple in Khajuraho

Girnar Jain temples

Jal Mandir, Pawapuri

Lodhurva Jain temple

Palitana temples

Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka

Jain temple, Antwerp, Belgium

Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi

Hutheesing Jain Temple

Jainism is India's sixth-largest religion and is practiced throughout India.

- Jainism in India

The religion has between four and five million followers, known as Jains, who reside mostly in India.

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The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).

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Major religious groups as a percentage of world population

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Indian religions, sometimes also termed Dharmic religions or Indic religions, are the religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent.

Indian religions, sometimes also termed Dharmic religions or Indic religions, are the religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent.

Major religious groups as a percentage of world population

"Priest King" of Indus Valley Civilisation

The so-called Pashupati seal, showing a seated and possibly ithyphallic figure, surrounded by animals.

Buddha statue at Darjeeling

Buddhist Monks performing traditional Sand mandala made from coloured sand

Saga Agastya, father of Tamil literature

Typical layout of Dravidian architecture which evolved from koyil as king's residence.

Krishna fighting the horse demon Keshi, 5th century, Gupta period.

A basalt statue of Lalita flanked by Gaṇeśa and Kārttikeya, Pala era.

The Golden Temple of Mahalakshmi at Vellore.

An aerial view of the Meenakshi Temple from the top of the southern gopuram, looking north. The temple was rebuilt by the Vijayanagar Empire.

Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple) is culturally the most significant place of worship for the Sikhs.

Mahamagam Festival is a holy festival celebrated once in twelve years in Tamil Nadu. Mahamagam Festival, which is held at Kumbakonam. This festival is also called as Kumbamela of South.

The largest religious gathering ever held on Earth, the 2001 Maha Kumbh Mela held in Prayag attracted around 70 million Hindus from around the world.

Map showing the prevalence of Abrahamic (pink) and Indian religions (yellow) in each country

A devotee facing the Ganga, reading a stack of holy books ("Chalisa" of various god) at the Kumbh Mela

A holy place for all religion - "Mazar of Pir Mubarak Gazi"

Symbols of Major Indian Religions

These religions, which include Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, are also classified as Eastern religions.

Historical roots of Jainism in India is traced back to 9th-century BC with the rise of Parshvanatha and his non-violent philosophy.