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World Religions: Jainism

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BL1300-1380 Jainism

BL1310-1314.2 Sacred books. Sources

BL1315-1317 Jain literature

BL1375.3-1375.7 Jaina pantheon. Deities 

BL1376-1378.85 Forms of worship

BL1379-1380 Modifications, etc.

Subject headings

  • Jainism
  • Jains
  • Philosophy Jaina
  • "religious aspects"
  • "study and teaching"
  • ritual; rituals; liturgy; worship
  • doctrines
  • "customs and practices"

Holidays and Observances

Divali — Festival of Lights; also celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. Parents may give their children sweets.  Some Jains may choose to fast for the two days of Divali.

Paryushana — To Stay in One Place. Time of reflection and repentance.  Eight days of intense fasting, repentance and pujas.

Source

Ebooks

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Below are sample searches in eBook Academic Collection. If you click on the links, the searches will open, and you can browse the collections.

Sacred Texts

Books