Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2026! Powerful Quotes To Share By Lord Mahavir Today

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals of Jainism

It is also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, marking the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara

The auspicious festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, also known as Vardhamana

This year, Mahavir Jayanti is being celebrated on Tuesday, March 31

Lord Mahavir was born on the Trayodashi Tithi during the Paksha of the Chaitra month, which is the 13th day of the rising moon in March and April as per the Gregorian calendar

He was born as Vardhamana in present-day Bihar and renounced royal life at a very young age in search of truth and enlightenment

After years of deep meditation and austerity, he attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience)

Mahavira preached core principles like non-violence (Ahimsa), truth, non-stealing, and detachment