Mahavir Jayanti
March 31 - TUESDAY
Observance: Gazetted Holiday Holiday (India)
"The sacred birthday of Lord Mahavir, founder of Jain philosophy of non-violence and truth."
Commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism.
Traditions:
- Visiting Jain temples and participating in special prayer ceremonies
- Organizing grand processions (Rath Yatra) with Lord Mahavir's idol
- Practicing charity, meditation, and reciting Jain scriptures
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Fun Fact:
Lord Mahavir preached ahimsa (non-violence) so strictly that Jains even filter water to avoid harming microorganisms.