Customs

Fasting: Fasting is very common in Jainism. Fasting at special times is a way of purifying body and mind. However, in very rare cases a Jain may undertake santhara, fasting to death.
Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage plays an important part in Jain life for Digambaras and some Svetambaras, although there are no compulsory pilgrimages.

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