Mahavir Jayanti 2025: history and significance..!?

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals of Jainism. It is considered the day to celebrate the birth of Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavir is said to have lived between 599 bc and 527 BC. He spread important qualities among the people including non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, asceticism, and lack of desire for wealth. Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on a grand scale in India, especially in places like Pauri in Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. Mahavir Jayanti is considered an important day to remember the teachings of Mahavir and to encourage people to follow a non-violent lifestyle. In this context, we have compiled a list of wishes for your loved ones. Share it and share the joy.
Mahavir Jayanti, an important festival for followers of jainism or jainism around the world, is celebrated on april 10 this year. This is a special festival for followers of Jainism. This day marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankara. In jainism, he is called the protector of dharma and a spiritual teacher. He is the last of the 24 Tirthankaras. jainism has been practiced in tamil Nadu for centuries. This is why Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra according to the Hindu calendar. Mahavir Jayanti falls on a different day every year. According to the Gregorian calendar, Mahavir Jayanti falls in march or April. This year, Mahavir Jayanti falls on april 10. It is important to celebrate the birth of Mahavir, the founder of Jainism.

Who is this Mahavir?
Lord Mahavir was born in 599 bc in a place called Kundagram. This place is in Bihar, India. He was born to a king named siddhartha and a queen named Trishala. Mahavir, who was crowned at a young age, ruled for more than 30 years. During his reign, he was praised for his wisdom and compassion. After that, he renounced all comforts and started traveling on the spiritual path. After that, he became a spiritual guru and the founder of Jainism. He was completely against violence. He showed compassion to all souls. He insisted on loving even the invisible creatures. His actions eventually became the principles of Jainism. After many years of meditation, he became a sage.

Importance of Mahavir Jayanti
On the day of Mahavir Jayanti, it is advised to continue following the teachings of Mahavir. Jains visit Jain temples and worship, and Mahavira emphasizes that they should live a very simple and unostentatious life. They should live without any desire for wealth. On this day, Jains bring the statue of Mahavira on a chariot and sing bhajans. Similarly, Jains also do charity work for the poor.
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Sowmiya Sriram

10/04/2025 09:51 AM