Born into the Chowta dynasty of Ullal in the early 16th century, Abbakka Chowta was groomed from a young age to be a ruler. The rulers of this dynasty were followers of Jainism. The dynasty was known for its matrilineal system of inheritance, which facilitated Abbakka’s rise to power.
Bhama Shah, alongside his brother Tarachand, played a crucial role in leading Mewar’s forces against the Mughal Empire. His strategic acumen was instrumental in the guerilla warfare tactics employed by Maharana Pratap, which successfully harassed Mughal forces and hindered their control over Mewar.
After spending nearly 60 hours in Pakistani custody, Abhinandan was released on March 1, 2019, as a goodwill gesture by Pakistan. His return to India was met with joy and relief, with crowds gathering to welcome him home. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a “brave son of India” and praised his extraordinary courage.
Vikram Sarabhai was born into a wealthy and influential Jain family known for its philanthropic endeavors. His father, Ambalal Sarabhai, was a prominent industrialist, and his mother, Sarla Devi, was a dedicated philanthropist. This environment of intellectual and social activism deeply influenced Sarabhai’s worldview.
Jains have made significant contributions in various professions, as senior administrative officers, managers, fund managers, military officers, police officers, senior judges, scientists, researchers, musicians, music composers, lyricists, film directors, producers, actors, senior journalists, editors, athletes, medicos and chartered accountants.
Rajabai, after whom the tower is named, was the mother of Premchand Roychand. The Roychand family were devout followers of Jainism. Rajabai was a staunch Jain who strictly adhered to the religious practice of not eating after sunset.
Mahaveer Sanglikar Introduction V. Shantaram (Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre) was a prominent and legendary Indian film producer, director, filmmaker, and actor. He produced and directed many great movies in Hindi and Marathi, and appeared as an actor in many of them. V. Shantaram was born on November 18, 1901, into a distinguished Jain family in the … Read more
The influence of Gandhi’s mother, Putalibai, is evident in his writings and biographies. Despite being born into a Vaishnavite family in Porbandar on October 2, 1869, Gandhi was profoundly influenced by Jainism through his mother’s devotion.
