Mahavir Jayanti 2025: History, Significance, and Celebration of the Jain Festival
Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals in Jainism, commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara. In 2025, the festival will be celebrated on April 10 (Thursday), marking the 2623rd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. Observed with great devotion, this occasion reflects the core values of Jain philosophy—Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), and Aparigraha (non-attachment). It is a day of prayer, reflection, charity, and celebration for Jain communities in India and across the world.
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| Why in the news? | Mahavir Jayanti 2025: History, Significance, and Celebration of the Jain Festival |
| Festival Name | Mahavir Jayanti / Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak |
| Date in 2025 | April 10 (Thursday) |
| Tithi | Trayodashi Tithi (Shukla Paksha, Chaitra month)Trayodashi Tithi (Shukla Paksha, Chaitra month) |
| Birth Anniversary | 2623rd |
| Birthplace | Kundalagrama (Vaishali, Bihar) |
| Parents | King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala |
| Key Teachings | Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha |
| Major Celebration Events | Rath Yatra, Temple Worship, Prayers, Charity |
| Observed In | India, Nepal, UK, USA (by Jain diaspora) |
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