Mahavir Jayanti
Also known as: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
Mahavir Jayanti ki Shubhkamnaye
Significance
Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He preached non-violence (Ahimsa), truth, and asceticism. This is the most important Jain festival.
Rituals & Observances
- Abhisheka (ritual bathing of idol)
- Temple processions
- Reciting Mahavira's teachings
- Charity and feeding
- Meditation and prayers
Traditions & Customs
- Rath Yatra processions
- Visiting Jain temples
- Fasting and penance
- Reading Jain scriptures
- Non-violence pledge