Mahavir Jayanti

Witness the peaceful celebrations of Mahavir Jayanti, commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavira, the last Tirthankara of Jainism. Enjoy, reflect, and learn!

When it is?

April 21

History of Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>599 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Lord Mahavira</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lord Mahavira, the last Tirthankara of Jainism, was born during this year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>527 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mahavira Nirvana</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lord Mahavira achieved Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spread of Jainism</div><div class='timeline-text'>The teachings of Jainism spread across India, led by Jain monastic organizations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mahavir Jayanti Traditions Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Traditional practices such as processions, prayers, and charitable acts started being associated with Mahavir Jayanti.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Jainism Influence Worldwide</div><div class='timeline-text'>The influence of Jainism spread beyond India due to global migration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition by United Nations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mahavir Jayanti was internationally recognized as the main Jain festival by the United Nations.</div></div></div>

How to Celebrate Mahavir Jayanti

<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in a peaceful gathering</h3><p class='facts-text'>Join one of the many peaceful processions and prayer meetings organized by the Jain community on this day. These gatherings are a wonderful way to celebrate the teachings of Lord Mahavira and to find tranquility and peace.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity</h3><p class='facts-text'>In honor of Lord Mahavira's teachings of kindness and love for all living beings, consider making a donation to a charity of your choice. This is a wonderful way to spread goodness on this special day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Engage in meditation</h3><p class='facts-text'>Spend some time in quiet meditation or contemplation. This will help you get in touch with your inner peace and reflect on the teachings of Lord Mahavira.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cook and share a plant-based meal</h3><p class='facts-text'>As Jainism promotes non-violence to all living beings, it encourages a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Cook a plant-based meal and share it with neighbors, friends, or family to honor this teaching.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Read about Jainism</h3><p class='facts-text'>This day could be a great way to learn more about Jainism and its teachings. Read a book or watch a documentary on the history or beliefs of Jainism and get a deeper understanding of its philosophy and significance.</p></div></div>

Why Mahavir Jayanti is Important

<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mahavir Jayanti offers tranquility and peace</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As a celebration focused on peace and nonviolence, Mahavir Jayanti offers a serene environment that encourages reflection. Joining peaceful processions, prayer meetings and meditating offers a moment of calm and tranquility, making it a holiday truly unique in its emphasis on peace and mindfulness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The holiday encourages acts of kindness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mahavir Jayanti is rooted in the teachings of kindness and non-violence towards all living beings - values which are reflected in the tradition of making donations to charities. This amplifies the spirit of giving and love on this special day and brings a sense of fulfillment and joy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an opportunity to learn about Jainism</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mahavir Jayanti provides a great opportunity to go beyond just knowing about Jainism as a religion, by encouraging reading and learning about its philosophy, beliefs and history. By increasing understanding and knowledge, we can celebrate the holiday with a deeper sense of respect and appreciation.</p></div></div>