Diyas, fireworks, colored electric lights and gift-exchanging are just a few ways devotees worldwide will bring celebrations into their homes. This day also heralds the start of the new year in northern India. The Hindu goddess of wealth and fortune, Lakshmi, is notably worshipped on this day.

मुक्तेश्वर मंदिर इस दुनिया के निर्माता भगवान शिव को समर्पित है। यह मंदिर मुक्तेश्वर में सबसे ऊंचे स्थान पर स्थित है। 

Jainism is an ancient religion based on non-violence, compassion, and spiritual austerity which holds a wide range of festivals and celebrations. These demonstrate the richness of its cultural heritage and the depth of its spiritual tradition. Jain festivals are the best times for spiritual renewal, communal bonding, and reaffirmation of Jain values. In this article, we shall go through the lively world of Jain festivals and celebrations where we will reveal their importance, symbolism, and cultural diversity.

Mahavir Jayanti:The most important festival in Jainism is Mahavir Jayanti which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, who is considered as the twenty-fourth Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) and founder of Jainism. It is celebrated on the 13th day of the bright half of the Chaitra month according to the Hindu lunar calendar (usually falling in March or April). Devotees celebrate this occasion with great pomp through elaborate ceremonies, devotional prayers as well as spiritual discourses. Jain temples are filled with devotees who come for prayer offering rituals or carrying procession bearing highly decorated idols of Lord Mahavira. The holiday helps people to think about life and teaching oh Lord Mahavira, thus affirming non-violence principles as well as truthfulness.

The Parsi communitys art and architecture, so significantly intertwined with their religion and cultural heritage, which spans over centuries, is indeed a manifestation of the strong history of tradition, symbolism, and unique aesthetics. The Parsis, worshipers of Zoroastrianism, have their artistic tradition, which stands out from the rest because of their beliefs, history, and values. Now, we will try to unfold the world of Parsi art and architecture told through symbolic motifs and architectural styles which are the core of this radiant tradition.

The Parsi Faith and Its Impact (on) (the) Culture

If you want to understand Parsi art and architecture, you have to know the fundamental beliefs of Zoroastrianism, the ancient religion of the prophet Zoroaster, the founder of the religion, in ancient Persia. Parsi people, who fled from Persia in ancient times and found themselves in the Indian subcontinent, have been very faithful in preserving their religion and way of life.

Fundamental to Zoroastrianism is the idea of dualism—the continuous battle for the supremacy of Ahura Mazda (the highest spirit of goodness and wisdom) and Angra Mainyu (the destructive spirit of evil). This duality is shown in Parsi art via different images and symbols.

Symbolism in Parsi Art

Parsi art is devoid of symbols that are used to convey their philosophical and spiritual meaning. One of the most outstanding symbols is Faravahar, a side-dewing with a human figure, which symbolizes the Zoroastrian idea of the divine guardian spirit. The recurring theme is found in Parsi architecture, jewelry, and textiles which usually have spiritual implications of the journey and connection with God.

Other symbols frequently found in Parsi art are the Homa-time Sacred Fire, which symbolizes purity and illumination, and the Fravashi, ancestral guardian spirits thought to guard and guide the living. These symbols are not just decorative but they carry so much sense in the daily lives and routines of Parsis.

मणिपुर में 1720 से 1728 तक रामानंदी संप्रदाय के शांति दास नामक एक संत वैष्णव परंपरा का प्रचार करने के लिए राजा के पूर्ण संरक्षण में थे।

The first verse of the Bhagavad Gita is: 
 
 "Dhritarashtra said: O Sanjaya, what did my son and the sons of Pandu do when they assembled on the sacred plain of Kurukshetra eager for battle?"