History
He was born into royalty, gave up his luxurious life, and is the 22nd Tirthankar of Jainism.
Who is Neminath?
The place where 20 Tirthankars are currently alive
What is Mahavideh Kshetra?
This Tirthankar broke his fast after 13 months when a farmer offered him sugarcane juice.
Who is Rishabhdev (Adinath)?
This Jain festival lasts 8 days and includes fasting, prayer, and forgiveness.
What is Paryushan?
This Canadian city is famous for its annual film festival and the CN Tower.
What is Toronto?
The snake that bit Mahavir
Who is Chandakaushik?
This word means pull out your hair before taking monkhood
What is Loch?
In this type of fast, a person eats only one type of bland food once a day, without salt, oil, or spices.
What is Ayambil?
Lord Parshwanath is known by this many different names
This red leaf is Canada’s official national symbol and appears on its flag.
What is Maple Leaf?
This ancient symbol, found in Jain art, represents the four destinies (gatis) in the cycle of rebirth.
What is Swastika?
The term for the state of infinite knowledge, perception, bliss, and energy
What is Keval Gyaan?
Jains believe fasting helps burn off this invisible substance that sticks to the soul.
What is Karma?
Tirthankars are depicted in a meditative posture and are distinguished by this symbolic mark.
What is Lanchan?
This famous Canadian national park is located in Alberta and includes Lake Louise and the Rocky Mountains.
What is Banff National Park?
This mountain is where 20 of the 24 Tirthankars attained Moksha.
What is Shikharji (Parasnath Hills)?
This Prakrit word refers to the code of conduct for ascetics.
What is Charitra?
Fasting is not just about food—Jains believe it helps achieve this mental quality, meaning self-control.
What is Sanyam?
Many Jain scriptures were written in this ancient language closely related to Sanskrit.
What is Prakrit?
Canada has the longest coastline in the world, touching these oceans. (How many and which ones)
What is three: Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans?
These are the canonical scriptures of the Shvetambar sect, compiled from the teachings of Mahavira.
What is Agamas?
These two pujas have a combined total of 8 steps
What are the Anga Puja and Agra Puja?
Before attaining Keval Jnan, Tirthankars practice this, the complete absence of worldly cravings, often shown through fasting.
What is Aparigraha?
These two daughters of Rishabhdev Bhagwan made strides in language/scripts and mathematics before ultimately taking Diksha.
Who are Bramhi and Sundari?
This animal appears on the Canadian quarter (25-cent coin).
What is Caribou?