Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Mahavir Jayanti is one of the major festivals of Jainism, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. The importance of this festival is immense in Jainism. According to the Hindu calendar, Mahavir Jayanti is observed on the thirteenth day of the bright half of the Chaitra month. Let’s explore the date and significance of Mahavir Jayanti this year through this news.
Find out Mahavir Jayanti’s date
So let’s find out when Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated this time. This festival of the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir is coming for the 2622nd time. The beginning of the thirteenth day of the bright half of the Chaitra month will be on April 20 at 10:41 PM and will end on April 22 at 1:11 PM. Consequently, the celebration of Mahavir Jayanti will take place on April 21 throughout the day.
Know the significance of Mahavir Jayanti
In Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti holds great significance. On this occasion, people from the Jain community celebrate with special fervor and enthusiasm. They organize religious programs and worship Lord Mahavir to seek his blessings. In fact, Lord Mahavir underwent severe penance in his life to attain enlightenment. As a result of his unparalleled austerity, he was called Vardhamana and later revered as Mahavir.
Learn about the main principles of Jainism
Among the main principles of Jainism, five major ones include Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), Asteya (non-stealing), and Brahmacharya (chastity). Lord Mahavir advocated the unique message of Ahimsa, where adherence to truth is also of utmost importance. Aparigraha in Jainism means not being greedy, which eliminates the craving for wealth and possessions. Similarly, Asteya rejects theft, which symbolizes ethical morality. In the form of Brahmacharya, Jain philosophy advises living a virtuous life.