Mahavir Jayanti
The most important Jain festival — the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
🗓 April (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi)Spring
About the festival
Observed in April with temple visits, prayers, charitable acts and processions. A day of reflection on Mahavira’s teachings of non-violence (ahimsa) and truth.
What to plan
Temple ceremonies
Jain ritual experts, abhishek and prabhat pheri arrangements.
Community seva
Charitable meals (anna daan) and donation drives.
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FAQs
What is Mahavir Jayanti?
It marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, the last Tirthankara of Jainism, and is the community’s most significant festival — centred on ahimsa, charity and prayer.