When is mahavir jayanti celebrated

Mahavir Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of the present time cycle in Jainism. According to the Indian calendar, Mahavir was born on the 13th day of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Chaitra. This day typically corresponds to a date in April in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and reverence by Jains worldwide, marking the spiritual significance of Mahavir's teachings and life.

The birth of Mahavir is celebrated as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a major Jain festival. It involves various religious ceremonies, prayers, and processions that highlight the principles of non-violence, truth, and asceticism taught by Mahavir. The celebrations also serve as a reminder of his role in revitalizing Jain philosophy and ethics in the 6th century BCE.