Jain woman fasts for 31 days to 'purify soul' - The Hindu

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Jain woman fasts for 31 days to 'purify soul' The Hindu Fasting is undertaken by the Jains throughout the year, but is more common during the festive period in the auspicious Bhadrapad month of the Hindu calendar. The two dominant sects of Jainism — Shwetambar and Digambar — both celebrate this festival.