answersLogoWhite

0

What are some customs associated with Jainism?

Updated: 8/19/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What are some customs associated with Jainism?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What are the gods associated with Jainism?

Ambika, who a minor goddess in Hinduism, is a mother goddess in Jainism.


Is jainism based on the teaching of a man named mahavira?

He is associated with Jainism, although it is disputed whether the belief system is actually *based* on his teachings.


What are some of the major beliefs of the religion India and some customs associated with these beliefs of India?

Largely Hindu


What are some customs associated with Easter celebrations in spanish speaking countries are?

easter sunday


What are some traditions and customs associated with Christmas?

Christmas dinner family gets together gift giving


What customs are associated with Halloween?

Baby making


Buddhism and Hinduism were originally branches of Jainism?

Some people believe that Jainism even existed much before Hinduism and Buddhism. Jains believe that Jainism is an eternal religion. Recent researches by some historians even show that Jainism might have even existed 5 lakh years back. If this is believed to be true, then it is quite possible that both Buddhism and Jainism were actually branches of Jainism, where Buddhism is quite similar to Jainism in many respects. Moreover, Hinduism might have been a mixture of local and some Jain beliefs.


What has the author Parabananda Jash written?

Parabananda Jash has written: 'Some aspects of Jainism in Eastern India' -- subject(s): Jainism


What are some of the customs in Hawaii?

some of the customs are food


What is the language is the word carkara in?

The word "carkara" is a Sanskrit word, which is an ancient Indo-European language primarily associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.


Who is the founderof jainism?

The founder of Jainism is Mahavira. He is considered to be the last Tirthenkara or teacher of Jainism.


Which king accepted Jain religion?

Shastras and Agams mention many kings who accepted Jainism. Some were actually Jains and some were great patrons of Jainism. The two most famous kings who accepted Jainism include King Shrenik (King Bimbisara) and King Chandragupta Maurya.