Mahavir Jayanti
Celebrating the birth of the 24th Tirthankara, Bhagwan Mahavira.
- Significance: Marks the birth of the revitalizer of the Jain path.
- Practices: Rath Yatras, charity, and sermons.
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Major Jain festivals include Paryushan Parva (8 days, Svetambara tradition, culminating in Samvatsari forgiveness day) and Das Lakshana (10 days, Digambara tradition, culminating in Kshama Vani), Mahavir Jayanti celebrating the 24th Tirthankara's birth, and Jain Diwali marking Lord Mahavira's nirvana.
A comprehensive guide to the sacred observances, spiritual practices, and traditions of Jain Dharma.
The primary annual festival dedicated to spiritual purification and forgiveness.
Duration: 8 Days
Duration: 10 Days
Celebrating the birth of the 24th Tirthankara, Bhagwan Mahavira.
A day of profound spiritual observance.
A single message each day of Paryushan — the day's dharma, its meaning, and a thought to carry with you. Nothing else, and nothing after the festival ends.