Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) who taught the principles of non-violence, truth, and compassion.
* When is it celebrated?
Mahavir Jayanti falls on the 13th day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra (usually in March or April).
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* How is it celebrated?
Prayers and rituals in Jain temples
Processions (Rath Yatra) with Mahavira’s idol
Charity and donations to help the needy
Reading from Jain scriptures like Kalpa Sutra
