Following a directive from the Bombay High Court, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an order specifying the two days on which the Deonar abattoir will remain closed.
"Jill and I wish a joyous Mahavir Jayanti to people of the Jain faith. Today, let us continue to recognize the values Mahavir Swami embodied and celebrate by spreading love, joy, and harmony," President Biden wishes the Jain community on the special occasion.
Know five intriguing facts about Lord Mahavira and the significance of Mahavir Jayanti 2024, celebrating the birth anniversary of the revered Jain spiritual leader. Explore his journey to enlightenment, principles of Ahimsa, and enduring legacy.
Celebrate the birth of Lord Mahavir with heartfelt wishes, uplifting messages, and serene images. Share the spirit of peace and enlightenment with loved ones through thoughtful WhatsApp and Facebook statuses.
Mahavir Jayanti is not just a religious festival but a celebration of timeless wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. It reminds us of the eternal values of non-violence, truth, and compassion, which are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.
In a ceremony at the House of Commons, Jain community leaders in the UK commemorated Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir. The event emphasised the continuing importance of Lord Mahavir's teachings on peace, compassion, nonviolence, and love, delivered more than 26 centuries ago.
Earlier, UK PM Rishi Sunak extended Diwali wishes with a message of looking to the 'future with hope'. He also wished Bandi Chhor Divas to be 'friends in the Sikh community'.
Mahavir Jayanti 2023: The festival marks the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. Know about the date, history, facts and beliefs of Jainism.
Sammed Shikharji UPDATE: "This (Shri Sammed Shikharji) is a sacred place for us and not a source of entertainment. We demand that the (Jharkhand) government remove the tag of a 'tourist site'. For this, we will hold rallies in different cities to get our temple back," said Harsha Jain, a protestor.
A new controversy has started regarding Sammed hill. The tribal Santhal community of Jharkhand has claimed that the entire mountain belongs to them community.
Sammed Shikharji updates: Sammed Shikharji, located on the Parasnath Hill in Giridih district of Jharkhand, is the biggest pilgrimage centre of the Jain community. Members of the community had been protesting against the state government's move to promote religious tourism at Parasnath Hill.
The Centre on Thursday (January 5) stayed all tourism activities at the Parasnath Hill where the Jain religious site Sammed Shikharji is located and also directed the Jharkhand government to immediately take all steps necessary to protect its sanctity.
Shri Sammed Sikhariji row: A 2019 Jharkhand government notification designating Parasnath Hills as a tourist place triggered nationwide protest held by members of Jain community.
People of the Jain community all over the country are protesting against government's move to declare Parasnath Hill located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand a tourist destination.
Jains' protests: This is perhaps, the first time members of the Jain community in huge numbers took to the streets to protest against the government for their demands.
Members of the Jain community on Sunday protested across various cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad against the decision of the Jharkhand government to declare sacred 'Shri Sammed Shikarji' in the state a tourist destination and vandalism of a temple in Palitana, Gujarat.
Members of the Jain community on Sunday protested across various cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad against the decision of the Jharkhand government to declare sacred 'Shri Sammed Shikarji' in the state a tourist destination and vandalism of a temple in Palitana, Gujarat.
Members of the Jain community on Sunday protested across various cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad against the decision of the Jharkhand government to declare sacred 'Shri Sammed Shikarji' in the state a tourist destination and vandalism of a temple in Palitana, Gujarat.
Jain community protest: Members of the Jain community on Sunday protested across various cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad against the decision of the Jharkhand government to declare sacred 'Shri Sammed Shikarji' in the state a tourist destination and vandalism of a temple in Palitana
Members of the Jain community on Sunday protested across various cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad against the decision of the Jharkhand government to declare sacred 'Shri Sammed Shikarji' in the state a tourist destination and vandalism of a temple in Palitana, Gujarat.
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