Mahavir Jayanti (महावीर जयंती)

Mahavir is best known for His welfare of common man. He wanted to establish truth and peace. In the above prayer, Jains do not ask for any material benefits from monks or nuns. They do not pray to a specific Tirthankara or monk by name. You will gain inspiration from the above mantras for the right path to true happiness or enlightenment and freedom from miseries. At the heart of right conduct for Jains lie the five great vows: Nonviolence (Ahimsa) - not to cause harm to any living beings Truthfulness (Satya) - to speak the harmless truth only Non-stealing (Asteya) - not to take anything not properly given Chastity (Brahmacharya) - not to indulge in sensual pleasure Non-possession/ Non-attachment (Aparigraha) - complete detachment from people, places, and material things Mahavir made religion simple and natural, free from elaborate ritual complexities. His teachings reflected the internal beauty and harmony of the soul. Mahavir taught the idea of supremacy...

          Maintain austerity and observe fast throughout the day.           Decorate your puja room with the flowers.           Visit Jain temples.           Give a ceremonial bath to the idol of Mahabir.            Offer flowers, rice, fruits and it with milk to the statue of Mahavir.           Fix the flag at the top of the temple.           Get the idol of Mahabir ready for a grand procession.           Chant Mahavir Jayanti prayers.           Serve clothes, money, food or any basic needs to the poor.            Preach the philosophy of spiritual freedom, core values and ethics of          Mahavira.            Prepare and serve kheer on the auspicious day of Mah...

During Mahavir’s birth, the surroundings were believed to be extremely peaceful. Gods and goddesses from the heavens pay homage to the Tirthankara. They bathed the little Tirthankara ceremonially and named him Vardhaman and Mahavira. Later at the age of thirty, Mahavir left the material world and began meditation. After twelve years of continuous meditation under an Ashoka tree, Mahavir Jain attained enlightenment.  Mahavir (Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak) travelled across India and delivered His lessons to eradicate superstition and other false beliefs. He established dharma in order to establish moral values, ethics, and truthfulness. Mahavir preached non-violence and prohibited killing. He also said that human beings can gain a lot of virtues just by meditating and observing fasts.

When austerity of the world was never felt, when the world saw the differences between the rich and the poor, at that auspicious time there was a person who was driven to establish a mission of having a life full of peace and prosperity. He is none other than Mahavir Jain, the founder of Jainism in India and the last Tirthankar. Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated as the auspicious birth anniversary of Mahavir Jain. Being an auspicious occasion for the Jain community, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with much enthusiasm at all the Jain temples especially in Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat; Sri Mahavirji in Rajasthan; Parasnath Temple of Kolkata and Pawapuri in Bihar. Many Jains engage themselves in the charitable activities keeping in minds that they will get liberation. Some give lectures in the temple to distribute the virtues of Jain doctrine. Traditional dishes are prepared on Mahavir Jayanti and are served to the poor. Overall, being honest and simple are the best traits on Mahavir J...

The holiday is celebrated on the 13th day of the waxing (rising) half of Hindu month of Caitra which usually occurs in either late March or early April in the Gregorian calendar. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, a contemporary of the Buddha, and the 24th and last Tirthankara (great sages). Mahavira, known originally as Vardhamana, was born in either 599 BC or 615 BC. The Digambar school of Jainism say that Lord Mahavira was born in the year 615 BC, but the Swetambaras believe that He was born in 599 BC. However, both sects believe that Mahavira was the son of Siddhartha and Trisala. According to the legend, Devananda, wife of a Brahmin named Rishabhdeva, conceived him, but the gods transferred the embryo to the womb of Trisala. According to Swetambara sect, the expectant mother was believed to have seen 14 auspicious dreams. (According to Digambara sect it was 16 dreams). Astrologers interpreted these dreams and predicted that the child would be either an ...

When is Mahavir Jayanti? Mahavir Jayanti is the most important religious holiday in Jainism.  This is a gazetted holiday which means that government offices and most businesses are closed. What is Mahavir Jayanti ? Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is one of the most important religious festivals for Jains. It celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the 24 th   Tirthankara and after 2 days of this festival, on 6th April, 2020.   History of Mahavir Jayanti The holiday is celebrated on the 13th day of the waxing (rising) half of Hindu month of Caitra which usually occurs in either late March or early April in the Gregorian calendar. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, a contemporary of the Buddha, and the 24th and last Tirthankara (great sages). Mahavira, known originally as Vardhamana, was born in either 599 BC or 615 BC. The Digambar school of Jainism say that Lord Mahavira was born in the year 615 BC, but the Swe...