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Jainism is not confined to some parts of India but is spread in the nooks and corners of it. From the Sammed Shikhar in the east to Palitana in the west, from the Ashtapad in the north to Shravanabelagola in the south, and across the Bundelkhand region in central India, Jain devotion has shaped a landscape of remarkable pilgrim sites, graced with ancient temples and tranquil hills that continue to resonate with the timeless Jain philosophy.
ISJS invites applications for the 7th Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship at ISJS, Pune. This nine‑month residential program offers a unique chance to master Prakrit and explore Jain intellectual traditions. Send your applications by June 10, 2026.
The Speak Up section in this edition features an article titled “Samanam, Sramana: The revival of Tamil Jains in the 20th century” by Dr. Muthu V Prakash, Joint Director, ISJS.
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