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Jain Religion

Mahabir is considered to be the

ideal personality of Jain religion.
Jain religious groups believe

Tirthankar (the Teacher-Guru) to be
the symbol of god.

Providing service and donations
are the main religious acts of this
religion.

Sikh Religion Jain Tradition

The Sikhs consider Guru Nanak as
the founder of their religion.

The ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ is the holy
book of the Sikhs.

Gurudwara is a place of worship in
Sikh religion where ‘Guru Granth

Sahib’ is placed.
Naam Karan, Amrit Sanskar,

Anand Sanskar, and Antim Sanskar
are important rituals in Sikhism. Sikh Tradition

Sikhs give importance to Simran (meditation on the words of the Guru
Granth Sahib).

Each religious follower practices his/her traditions and culture according
to his/her religious norms and values. In our country, people of different
religious groups and sects follow their respective religious ethics and
perform various religious rituals. However, there is a good understanding and

co-existence amongst the people of these different religions. People respect each
other’s traditions. Some religious places are commonly shared by the followers
of two or more religions. For example, Swayambhunath Stupa is regularly

visited by both the Hindus and Buddhist of our country. This shows that there is
a good religious tolerance in our country.
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