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Download Solution PDFMahavir Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira who is the _______ Tirthankara of Jainism.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 24th.
- Lord Mahavira is the last and 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
- The festival usually falls in March or April, according to the Gregorian calendar
- Birth: Born in 540 BCE in Kundagrama, Bihar, India.
- Parents: Father - Siddhartha, Mother - Trishala.
- Renunciation: At the age of 30, he renounced worldly life and became an ascetic.
- Enlightenment: Achieved Kevala Jnana (omniscience) after 12 years of rigorous penance.
- Teachings: Emphasized Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (chastity), and Aparigraha (non-attachment).
- Followers: Established a fourfold community (Chaturvidha Sangha) consisting of monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.
- Nirvana: Attained Nirvana at the age of 72 in 468 BCE at Pavapuri, Bihar.
- The 23rd Tirthankara was Parshvanatha.
- Jainism has a total of 24 Tirthankaras, each of whom is considered a spiritual teacher.
- Mahavir Jayanti is observed with prayers, processions, and charitable acts.
Important PointsOther Important Jain Festivals:
- Paryushana: Celebrated in August-September, it is one of the most important Jain festivals, focusing on repentance and forgiveness.
- Diwali: Celebrated in October-November, it marks the Nirvana (liberation) of Lord Mahavira.
- Mahamastakabhisheka: Held every 12 years, this grand festival involves the anointing of the statue of Lord Bahubali.
- Kartik Purnima: Celebrated in November, it marks the day when Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.
- Maun Ekadashi: Observed in November-December, it is a day of fasting and silence.
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