Acharya Kundakunda stands among the most towering figures in Jain philosophy and spirituality. Revered as one of the greatest Acharyas of the Digambara tradition, he is credited with shaping the intellectual and meditative foundation of…
The Santhal Hul of 1855–56 stands as one of the earliest and most powerful uprisings against British colonial rule in India. Occurring two years before the Revolt of 1857, it was a mass tribal movement…
The Devmogra Temple, nestled deep in the forested hills of the Dang region in South Gujarat, is one of the most revered shrines of India’s indigenous tribal communities. Also known as Dev Mogra, Mograi Mata,…
Introduction Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, celebrated every year on 15 November, is India’s national day dedicated to acknowledging the immense cultural, historical, and national contributions of the country’s tribal or Janjatiya communities. Instituted by the Government…
Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji Maharaj (1926–1994) is regarded as one of the most influential Jain monks of the modern era, a spiritual visionary who brought the timeless message of ahimsa (non-violence) to national and international…
Acharya Anandghanji Maharaj occupies a unique place in Jain spirituality as a saint whose life blended deep ascetic discipline with mystical poetry, serene wisdom, and profound inner experience. Unlike many Jain Acharyas known primarily for…
Acharya Vijay Nandasuri stands among the most respected modern-era Jain saints whose life, scholarship, and spiritual discipline left a lasting impact on the growth of Jainism. Revered for his clarity of thought, deep compassion, reformist…
Acharya Jinaduttasuri holds an important and respected position in the history of the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition as one of the early Acharyas who helped consolidate monastic discipline, preserve doctrinal clarity, and strengthen the foundations of…
Acharya Hemachandra (1088–1172 CE) stands as one of the greatest polymaths in Indian history and one of the most illustrious Jain Acharyas of all time. Revered as “Kalikal Sarvagya”—the Omniscient of the Kali Yuga—he was…
Acharya Suhastisuri occupies a distinguished place in the early history of Jainism as one of the most revered monks who shaped the ascetic discipline, ethical conduct, and organizational structure of the Jain sangha after the…