He practiced meditation for 12 years to attain omniscience (Kevala Jnana). He abandoned the royal life and all worldly possessions at the age of 30 to seek enlightenment. It is believed that Lord Mahavir was born in 599 BC at Kshatriyakund, Vaishali in Bihar. Meditation is also an important part of celebrating this day. The devotees sing bhajans and perform ceremonial baths on this day. People of the Jain community celebrate this day by holding rath yatras where the idol of Mahavir is carried out on a chariot. ![]() this is the reason this day is celebrated with great enthusiasm. ![]() ![]() According to the scriptures, Lord Mahavir was the founder of Jainism. Mahavir Jayanti 2023: In the Jain community, Mahavir Jayanti aka Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important festivals as it marks the birth date of Vardhamana Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and the last Tirthankara (Teaching God) of the present time cycle. Follow us on Image Source : FREEPIK Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Wishes, quotes, HD Images and wallpapers
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