Teachers' resource: Jainism & religious education
This Key Stage 3 resource has been developed to support religious education teaching and learning on Jainism both at school and at the V&A. It aims to introduce studen…
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Teachers' resource: Jainism and art & design
This Key Stage 3 resource has been developed to support art and design teaching and learning on Jainism both at school and at the V&A. It aims to introduce students to the…
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Jainism: Jinas and other deities
Jinas and many other deities and divinities are portrayed in Jain art
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Jain festivals
Religious festivals play an important part in the Jain community, providing a focus for communal celebration and an opportunity to show devotion and gain merit
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Jainism today
Today there are some 6 million Jains worldwide, representing less than 2% of India's population. The Jain community in India is centred in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Bird Bingo
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world. Spot all kinds of birds, from the robin to the puffin and …
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Thu 23 May 2013 13:00
GALLERY TALK: Join us on a tour of the Galleries, looking at one of the most intimate pieces of furniture in the home.
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