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Followers of Mahavir, a 6th century BC saint. He was contemporary and senior of Buddha

Jains follow the the Jain Religion .It is a very ancient Religion ,which originated in India. The main philosophy of Jainism is "Ahimsa" which can be loosely translated as non violence, it teaches compassion towards all people,animals and nature. Hence the Jains follw a strict vegetarian diet.

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