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Jain Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, in red color instead of the customary white color. |
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Jainism is a religion and philosophy originating in ancient India with the teachings of Mahavira (C.A.6th century BC).
In Jainism self-control is vital for attaining 'Keval Gyan' and eventually 'Moksha', or realization of the soul's true nature. There are many popular Jain Temples in
India.
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hughly. It is the fourth largest city in India.The city served as the capital of India during the British Raj till 1911, after which the British moved the capital to New Delhi. Kolkata now continues to struggle with urbanisation problems like poverty, pollution and traffic congestion. As a vibrant city with a distinct socio-political culture, Kolkata is noted for its revolutionary history, ranging from the Indian struggle for independence to the leftist and trade union movements, also called to as the 'Cultural Capital of India', 'The City of Processions', the city is known for its literary, artistic and revolutionary heritage.
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