Mahavir Jayanti is a significant religious festival celebrated by Jains to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. Mahavir Jayanti typically falls in either March or April, depending on the lunar calendar.
Lord Mahavir was born in 599 BCE in Vaishali, in present-day Bihar, India. He is revered for his teachings on non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness, compassion, and self-discipline. His teachings emphasize the importance of leading a life of virtue and non-violence towards all living beings.
On Mahavir Jayanti, Jains celebrate by visiting temples, participating in prayers and meditations, listening to discourses on Lord Mahavir's life and teachings, and engaging in charitable activities. Devotees often conduct rituals such as abhishek (ritual bathing of the idol of Lord Mahavir) and offer prayers and offerings.
Mahavir Jayanti is a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and recommitment to the principles of Jainism. It is also an occasion for Jains to come together as a community, to share in the joy of celebrating the birth of their revered spiritual teacher, and to deepen their understanding of his timeless teachings.
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