Places of worship in Bangalore and Svethambara are the two living schools of the Jain community. Digambara monks do not wear clothes since they believe that clothes are like other possessions, increasing dependency and desire for material things, and desire for anything ultimately leads to sorrow. Svetambara monks and nuns wear white, seamless clothes for practical reasons and believe there is nothing in the Jain Agamas that condemns wearing clothes. Shri Mahavira Digambara Jain temple is located in the Dewan's lane of Chickpet area (of the Bengaluru Pete) has an idol of Mahavira in the Kayotsarga posture. The temple constructed in 1878 has undergone many
Shinto sects and schools Shinto sects and schools , the folk religion of Japan, developed a diversity of schools and sects, outbranching from the original Ko-Shintō (ancient Shintō) since Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century. The main Shinto schools with traditions traceable to early periods, according to authoritative published records are: Is a folk faith in Japan with Taoist origins, influenced by Shinto, Buddhism and other local beliefs. "Ancient Shintō". These were the various doctrines and myths of Shintō before the integration of Buddhism elements. Two main types of Shinto-inspired religion have emerged in modern times: Sect Shinto ("kyōha Shintō") and