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Most people know Deepavali as a Hindu festival celebrating Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya or Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. But few know that the festival’s roots trace back to Jainism. According to Jain texts, it marks the day Lord Mahavira attained nirvana in Pavapuri. It’s a day of enlightenment, not celebration. In Tamil Nadu, Jains still observe Deepavali in quiet reflection, lighting lamps to symbolise the removal of ignorance and the awakening of knowledge. This video explores how Tamil Jains keep alive an ancient spiritual tradition that predates today’s fireworks and festivities.

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