Cover of a vegan community cookbook titled 'Ahinša Jain Vegan Paryushan/Das Lakshan Community Cookbook' with images of vegan dishes such as a rice dish, a pasta dish, and desserts.

Vigai and Jainism

Poster for The Jain Vegan Initiative with the message "Give up dairy this Paryushan" and a list of groups supported.

Screenshot of the JAINA Eco-Vegan Committee website featuring the JAINA Convention 2025. The page includes navigation links, two sections titled 'Ahimsa Awakenings' and 'Share your Ahimsa Awakening,' with images of a suspension bridge and a plant spr

What is veganism?

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How going vegan benefits your health and the environment

What does Jainism have to do with going vegan?

Valid excuses for not going vegan

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Top-down view of a rustic wooden table with coffee cups, a pitcher of coffee, small plates of cookies, passion fruit, and a bowl of a creamy beverage with marshmallows and kiwi, along with a hand holding a cup of coffee.

Upcoming Events

About JVI

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The Paryushan/ Das Lakshan Cookbook

Being vegan and observing a diet suitable for Paryushan is not difficult! Look at this special Paryushan cookbook that we have compiled, and you will realize that we are almost there! Bonus? You eliminate the consumption of milk-based Vigais!

Cover of Ajhinsa Jain Vegan Paryushan/Das Lakshan Community Cookbook with images of various vegan dishes, including a drink, a vegetable curry, pasta, and a dessert.