Jainism

Jainism is an Indian religion that teaches liberation of the soul through non-violence, truthfulness, non-attachment and strict self-discipline. Its followers revere 24 tirthankaras, the last of whom, Mahavira, lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE. Divided into the Digambara and Shvetambara traditions, Jains have long been prominent as merchants and patrons of temples, such as those of Palitana.