Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Jain community. It marks the birth anniversary of the 24th and the last Tirthankara (enlightened teacher) of the Jain religion. Jainism places great emphasis on achieving world peace and harmony in a manner that causes little to no harm to living beings.

Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with great fervor by Jains around the globe. They carry out processions(rath yatra), visit temple, give offerings to the poor, meditate, and chant hymns in praise of Lord Mahavirs on this auspicious occasion.

History of Mahavir Jayanti

Lord Mahavira was born to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala in the ancient kingdom of Vaishali. There is some debate among the Jains about the exact birth date of Mahvira. While the Swetambar Jains believe he was born in 599 BC, the Degambar Jains believe he was born in 615 BC. As per the Hindu calendar, Lord Mahavira was born on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra.

Lord Mahavira dedicated his life to the teachings of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, chastity, and non-attachment. He preached that all living beings have a soul and should therefore be treated with love, compassion and respect. He also stressed the importance of living a simple, peaceful and virtuous life.

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