Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in india. *For Jains it is a very important occasion*. It is a festival of glory and achievement of *Bhagwan Mahavira* who attained *nirvana* on this day.
*A brief history of diwali in jainism*:
*Diwali* was known as Deepalika- the Festival of Lights. Deepak is a symbol of light of abolishing the darkness of ignorance.
*Dhan Teras* was known as Dhanya Teras in olden days. Before his nirvana, Bhagwan Mahavira started giving his last sermons on t...