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Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. On this day, people observe peace and harmony. They also spread the teachings of Lord Mahavir on this day. The festival marks the birthday of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, who was the founder of Jainism, and the 24th and last Tirthankara. According to the Gregorian calendar, the festival is either celebrated in March or April and according to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra.
Mahavir Jayanti 2023 marks Mahavir’s 2621st birth anniversary. The occasion will be celebrated across the nation.
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Mahavir Jayanti 2023 date
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the Swetambar sect of Jainism, he was born on the 13th day of the Hindu calendar month Chaitra in 599 BC in Kundalagrama, Bihar. As against this, Digambar Jains believe that his birth took place in 615 BC.
For the year 2023, Mahavir Jayant will be celebrated on Tuesday, 4 April.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How is Mahavir Jayanti Celebrated?
People celebrate Mahavir Jayanti in different ways across the country. But some of the most popular practices are listed below:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1. Visit Jain Temples
On Mahavir Jayanti, people visit different Jain temples spread across the country. In addition to Jain temples, people also visit other historical sites associated with Jainism and Lord Mahavir. Some of the most popular spiritual locations include Gomateshwara, Sonagiri, Ranakpur, Dilwara, and Shikharji.
2. Worship Lord Mahavir
Worshiping Lord Mahavir is also a common practice on Mahavir Jayanti. People worship the statues of Lord Mahavir with flowers and fragrant oils. They thoroughly clean his statues with water and fragrant oils.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Why is Mahavir Jayanti Celebrated?
Mahavir Jayanti is immensely important to Jains. People of the Jain community celebrate this day to celebrate the birth of Mahavir. Jains spend the day reflecting on and spreading the teachings of Lord Mahavir.
People observe peace and harmony on this auspicious day and celebrate it with great joy and enthusiasm.
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Who is Lord Mahavir?
Lord Mahavir who is also known as Vardhamana Mahavira, was an Indian spiritual leader and the founder of Jainism, one of the major religions of India. For 12 years, he lived as an ascetic in exile, abstaining from all worldly pleasures. Through meditation and a very simple lifestyle, he achieved ‘Kevala Jnana’ or complete knowledge. He then began to be known as Sage Vardhamana. He advocated for non-violence and was renowned for the mastery of his senses. His quest for truth and spiritual liberation ultimately led to his enlightenment at 72.
Once he started gaining followers, he organised them into four primary groups which include monks (Sadhu), laymen (Shravak), nuns (Sadhvi), and laywomen (Shravika).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What Is the Significance of Mahavir Janma?
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak marks the birthday of Lord Mahavir, who was born in Kundalagrama in Bihar to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala in 599 BC. However, his birth date is still up for debate among many people. Swetambar Jains believe Lord Mahavir was born in 599 BC, while Digambar Jains believe he was born in 615 BC. According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, he was born on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra. Thus, this day is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti across the world.
When he was 30 years old, Lord Mahavir abandoned his worldly possessions and chose the path of spirituality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
