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Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Date, Significance And Auspicious Time For Puja
People wake up early on this day, take a holy bath, and pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for wealth and protection.
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"Tomorrow Some Other Community...": Court On Slaughter Ban During Jain Festival
The Bombay High Court on Monday wondered if it can prohibit slaughter of animals during the nine-day 'Paryushan Parv' of the Jain community and whether such an order would open the floodgates with other communities also seeking similar bans during th
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6 Dead, 50 Injured After Platform Collapses During Religious Event In UP
Seven people have died and more than 50 others were injured after a bamboo platform erected during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat collapsed under the weight of the people.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2017: A Beginner's Guide to Jain Food
Jainism is one of the most beautiful, and most difficult faiths to adhere strictly to. The Jain Dietary Guidelines includes a thick list of dos and donts.
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PM Narendra Modi Calls For Unity, Harmony As Jain Festival Ends
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the followers of Jain religion on the last day of 'Paryushan Parva', sending the message of unity and harmony.
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Why Did Meat Sale Ban Row Erupt This Year Only, Asks Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray today said the controversy over ban on meat sale during Jain festival Paryushan has ended as far as his party is concerned, but sought to know why it erupted this year.
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Meat Ban-Wagon Grows as Haryana Orders 9-Day Curb
Haryana has become the fifth BJP-ruled state in the country to enforce a meat ban that has generated much controversy.
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Now, Meat Ban Extended in Rajasthan - From 2 to 3 Days
Following the lead of BJP-ruled Maharashtra, the BJP government of Rajasthan -- which has the largest population of Jains after Maharashtra -- has declared a ban on meat for three days. Slaughter and sale of meat has been banned for four days in Mumbai on account of a Jain festival of forgiveness - Paryushan.
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4-day Meat Ban in Mumbai Provokes Controversy, Debate
Months after a controversial beef ban in Maharashtra, a four-day prohibition on the sale of meat has provoked anger in Mumbai, with comments on social media invoking freedom of choice.
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Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Date, Significance And Auspicious Time For Puja
People wake up early on this day, take a holy bath, and pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for wealth and protection.
-
"Tomorrow Some Other Community...": Court On Slaughter Ban During Jain Festival
The Bombay High Court on Monday wondered if it can prohibit slaughter of animals during the nine-day 'Paryushan Parv' of the Jain community and whether such an order would open the floodgates with other communities also seeking similar bans during th
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6 Dead, 50 Injured After Platform Collapses During Religious Event In UP
Seven people have died and more than 50 others were injured after a bamboo platform erected during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat collapsed under the weight of the people.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2017: A Beginner's Guide to Jain Food
Jainism is one of the most beautiful, and most difficult faiths to adhere strictly to. The Jain Dietary Guidelines includes a thick list of dos and donts.
-
PM Narendra Modi Calls For Unity, Harmony As Jain Festival Ends
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the followers of Jain religion on the last day of 'Paryushan Parva', sending the message of unity and harmony.
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Why Did Meat Sale Ban Row Erupt This Year Only, Asks Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray today said the controversy over ban on meat sale during Jain festival Paryushan has ended as far as his party is concerned, but sought to know why it erupted this year.
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Meat Ban-Wagon Grows as Haryana Orders 9-Day Curb
Haryana has become the fifth BJP-ruled state in the country to enforce a meat ban that has generated much controversy.
-
Now, Meat Ban Extended in Rajasthan - From 2 to 3 Days
Following the lead of BJP-ruled Maharashtra, the BJP government of Rajasthan -- which has the largest population of Jains after Maharashtra -- has declared a ban on meat for three days. Slaughter and sale of meat has been banned for four days in Mumbai on account of a Jain festival of forgiveness - Paryushan.
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4-day Meat Ban in Mumbai Provokes Controversy, Debate
Months after a controversial beef ban in Maharashtra, a four-day prohibition on the sale of meat has provoked anger in Mumbai, with comments on social media invoking freedom of choice.
