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Jain Sects
The Jain community is divided into two major denominations, Digambara and Swetambara. Digambara monks do not wear clothes because they believe these, like other possessions, increase dependency and desire for material things. This practice restricts full monastic life (and therefore Moksa) to males only, as Digambaras do not permit nuns to be nude. Swetambara monks and nuns, on the other hand, wear white clothes for practical reasons. Nuns are accorded full status as renunciates and believe that women can attain liberation (Moksa).
Jain Festivals
Jain festivals are celebrated with penance, fasting and scripture study. There is no fun, feast or entertainments. they are all to increase spiritual intensity. Paryushana is one of the most important festivals for soul purification. Swetambaras normally refer to it as Paryushana, with the literal meaning of "abiding" or "coming together", while Digambaras call it Das Lakshana festival.
Unlike many religions Jains don't have one single holy book, but have many canonical texts, termed as "Agamas" based on Tirthankar Mahaveer's teachings. Jains also have given immense and praise worthy contribution in the fields of literature; languages of India, philanthropist activities especially in the field of education, medical, animal shelters, community welfare projects, art and architect etc.
Jains greet each other by saying "Jai Jinendra"
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