Parshvanathathumb|left|250px|Parshvanath à Lodhruva près de Jaisalmer en Inde; thumb|250px|Parshvanatha. Parshva appelé aussi Parshvanatha (IAST Pārśvanātha) est considéré par les Jaïns comme leur vingt-troisième Tirthankara, un Maître éveillé de notre époque. Parshva aurait vécu en Inde, et serait né à Bénarès au avant notre ère. D'après les écritures jaïnes, les parents de Mahâvîra, le vingt-quatrième Tirthankara, suivaient ses enseignements. Les jaïns le représentent toujours avec une canopée de serpents au-dessus de sa tête car il aurait sauvé deux serpents du feu.
ParyushanaParyushana (Pajjusana) is the most important annual holy event for Jains and is usually celebrated in August or September in Lunisolar Hindu calendar, the Samvatsari Day celebrated on Bhadrapad Shukla 5 by both Shwetambar and Digambar sects. Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity using fasting and prayer/meditation. The five main vows of Jainism are emphasized during this time. Followers are encouraged to practice according to their ability and desires.
Jain artJain art refers to religious works of art associated with Jainism. Even though Jainism has spread only in some parts of India, it has made a significant contribution to Indian art and architecture. In general Jain art broadly follows the contemporary style of Indian Buddhist and Hindu art, though the iconography, and the functional layout of temple buildings, reflects specific Jain needs. The artists and craftsmen producing most Jain art were probably not themselves Jain, but from local workshops patronized by all religions.
ShatrunjayaSri Aadinath bhagwan or Rishabhdevaji bhagwan climbed this tirth 9900 purab bar (One purab is 84 Lakhs * 84 lakhs times) Shatrunjaya or Shetrunjaya ("place of victory against inner enemies") originally Pundarikgiri), are hills located by the city of Palitana, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. They are situated on the banks of the Shetrunji River at an elevation above sea level. These hills have similarities to other hills where Jain temples have been built in Bihar, Gwalior, Mount Abu and Girnar.
Tîrthankarathumb|350px|Les 24 Maîtres éveillés. Les Tîrthankara ou Tîrthakara sont les maîtres jaïns qui sont pris comme des lumières de la foi du jaïnisme car ils ont atteint l'état d'omniscience (Kevala Jnana) ce qui leur a permis d'enseigner à des disciples la voie du moksha, de l'illumination. Ensuite la libération, le nirvana les a fait sortir du samsara. Tirthankara signifie: créateur de chemin, ou, bâtisseur de pont à travers « le fleuve de l'humaine misère », ou fondateur d'ordres (religieux).
