Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Every year, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with great pomp on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This is a major and very sacred festival of Jainism. According to the beliefs of Jainism, Lord Mahavir was born on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This is the reason why people of Jain community celebrate Mahavir Jayanti on this day. Lord Mahavir is considered the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism.
Lord Mahavir always taught people to follow the path of truth and non-violence. This year, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir is going to be celebrated tomorrow. In the year 2026, Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month has started today at 07:10 am, which will end tomorrow i.e. on March 31 at 6:57 am. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the festival of Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated tomorrow.
Why is the festival of Mahavir Jayanti celebrated?
Lord Mahavir is considered one of the 24 Tirthankaras who attained enlightenment after rigorous penance. Mahavir Swami did rigorous penance continuously for 12 years. He controlled his senses through penance, chanting and silence. After this he attained knowledge. According to the beliefs of Jainism, Mahavir Swami was the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism. His teachings even today give the message of peace and harmony to the society.
How is Mahavir Jayanti celebrated?
On the day of Mahavir Jayanti, a grand Rath Yatra is taken out in Jain temples, in which the idol of Lord Mahavir is decorated. People of Jain community go to the temple and worship Lord Mahavir. Abhishekam is done with gold and silver kalash. Remember his teachings and teachings. On this day, the importance of donation to the poor increases a lot, people donate food, clothes and necessary things to the poor. Saints and scholars of Jain community give sermons on his life and teachings.
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