Mahavir Jayanti 2025: When is Mahavir Jayanti This Year? Know Correct Date & More About Auspicious Day
Mahavir Jayanti is one of the significant festivals in Jainism. The Jain community, which is present all over the world, including India, is preparing to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti this year. The festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir of Jainism.
According to the Hindu calendar, the date Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th day of the Chaitra month, which changes every year. Usually, this festival lasts between March and April. Let us know which date Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated this year.
When is Mahavir Jayanti?
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. This year, the 263rd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir will be celebrated. According to the Panchang and Jain calendar, Mahavir Jayanti falls on Trayodashi Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Mahavir Jayanti is also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak.
Trayodashi Tithi will start at 10:55 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, and end at 1:00 AM on April 11, 2025.
Religious significance of Mahavir Jayanti
This auspicious festival reminds us of Mahavir Swami's messages and principles, such as nonviolence, truth, celibacy, non-stealing, and non-possession in life. These five principles are called Panch Mahavrat, and they are the foundation of Jainism. Lord Mahavir inspired people to follow the path of self-discipline and morality.
Who was Mahavir Swami?
The founder of Jainism, Mahavir Swami, also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. Mahavira was born into a royal family in Bihar around 599 BCE. At the age of 30, he abandoned his princely life and decided to become a monk. After many years of rigorous meditation, he finally achieved enlightenment (kevala jnana) and became known as Mahavira.
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