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599 BCE
Jainism Founded by Nattaputta Mahavira.
He is the first recorded follower of this religion -
162 BCE
The Namokar Mantra is inscribed.
This is a meditation prayer for the Jains -
1 CE
"The Essense" is inscribed.
This explains Jain's philosophy and was written by Mantra -
2
Tattvartha Sutra is written.
This is an important Jainism philosophy book written by Kundakunda -
285
Emperor of Magadha became a Jain monk.
This brought a lot of attention to the religion. -
982
Bahubali statue is displayed.
This is located in Shravanbelagola, India -
Sects of Sthanakvasi and Terapanthi are formed
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Jain Associations in North America is formed
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Jainism is recognized as its own religion in India.
This finally differentiated the religion from Hinduism. -
The Holiday of Mahavira Jayanti was celebrated.
This is a annual holiday and the date fluctuates each year. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira