New Delhi: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak or Mahavir Jayanti is the most essential competition in the Jain group. The auspicious competition is well known to mark the start of Lord Mahavir – the founding father of Jainism. This 12 months, Mahavir Jayanti falls on Sunday (April 25).
Mahavir was the twenty fourth and final Jain Tirthankara who established core tenets of Jainism. According to Jain scriptures and spiritual texts, Lord Mahavir was born on the thirteenth day of the shiny half of the moon in the month of Chaitra in the 12 months 599 BCE (Chaitra Sud 13).
Here are some interesting facts about Mahavir Jayanti:
1. It marks the start of Lord Mahavir. He is alleged to be the twenty-fourth and the final Tirthankara (Teaching God). He was additionally referred to as Vardhamāna.
2. As a son to King Siddartha and Queen Trishala, Mahavir was born at Kundalagrama in Bihar. He spent 12 years of his life as an ascetic after abandoning every part at the age of 30.
3. It is alleged that Mahavir, had exemplary management over his senses, and attained nirvana at 72. Then, he preached religious freedom for the remainder of his life.
4. Mahavir Jayanti typically witnesses large processions by the followers of Lord Mahavir. Prayers are provided in his identify and Mahavir’s teachings are recited on today.
5. Mahavir Jayanti is well known yearly on the eighth day of the holy interval of “Paryushana”.
6. People from the Jain group additionally have interaction in charitable acts corresponding to saving animals from slaughter or feeding the needy on the event.
Usually, Mahavir Jayanti is well known with full fervour throughout India as processions are carried out at numerous locations. However, this 12 months the celebrations are marred as a consequence of the rising circumstances of COVID-19 throughout the nation, and the competition is restricted to properties.
We want you a Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
