Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals of Jainism. It is observed to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavira, the twenty fourth and last tirthankara of Jainism. The festival is also called Mahavir Janma Kalyanak and is usually celebrated in the Gregorian months of March or April. The celebration lacks much pomp and show and is mainly observed with reverence to Lord Mahavir, with anointment of his statues, prayers and meditation.Followers of Jainism celebrated this festival by chanting prayers, visiting temples, offering prasad and organizing processions. People also donated food and clothes on the occasion and spread the word of non violence and peace.Schools and colleges across the country celebrated the occasion by organizing skits and dramas to spread the message of Lord Mahavir. Various shobhayatra were carried out at many places and people took part in the aarti,bhajan and pooja and celebrated Mahavir Jayanti with great devotion and zest.