Mahavir Jayanti is a special festival for the Jain community. This day celebrates the birthday of Mahavira Bhagwan who was an important spiritual leader and one of the 24 tirthankara of Jainism. This time Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated on 15th April in 2024. This is a very important festival of Jainism.
Date of Mahavir Jayanti 2024
Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated on 15th April in 2024. This day is celebrated as the 13th day of Chaitra month in the Hindu lunar calendar. The Jain community observes this day to remember the life and teachings of Lord Mahavira. This festival is very important for Jainism.
History of Mahavir Jayanti
Lord Mahavira was born in 599 BCE in a place called kundagrama. His parents were King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala in what is now Bihar, India. Mahavira renounced his world at the age of 30 to live as an ascetic and seek spiritual enlightenment.
After 12 years of meditation and penance, Lord Mahavira attained enlightenment. He became the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He devoted his life to learning the principles of non-violence and truth. His teachings form the foundation of Jainism and inspire millions of people today.
Significance of Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti is a day of great significance for Jains as it celebrates the birth of their spiritual leader. Here are some reasons why this festival is celebrated. Why is it important:
- Remembering Lord Mahavira’s Teachings: The day Jains remember their Lord Mahavira and contemplate on Mahavira’s teachings of non-violence and truthfulness and compassion.
- Community Gatherings: Mahavir Jayanti brings the Jain community together for prayers and rituals in temples.
- Spiritual Reflection: This day provides an opportunity to Jains to think about their lives and live them according to the teachings of Mahavira.
- Acts of Charity: Jains often perform acts of kindness and charity on Mahavir Jayanti. Who emphasize on following the message of compassion and generosity of Lord Mahavir.
- Cultural Celebrations: In this festival a procession is taken out in honour of Lord Mahavir. Cultural performances are performed. Devotional songs are sung.
How Mahavir Jayanti is Celebrated
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across India and the world. Here is how the festival is celebrated.
- Temple Visits: Devout Jains visit the temple to pray, perform rituals and seek blessings.
- Processions: The Jain community organizes processions during the nights by carrying decorated idols of Lord Mahavira and singing devotional hymns and offering prayers during the procession.
- Puja and Aarti: Special puja and aarti are organised in the Jain temple in honour of Lord Mahavira.
- Lectures: The spiritual leader Tells about the life and teachings of Lord Mahavira which helps devotees understand his philosophy and how he helped people while living his life.
- Charitable Acts: Jains take part in many activities. Like giving food and clothes to the blind. They take part in all these things which gives them merit.
- Fasting and Meditation: Some devotees keep fast for spiritual growth and pray to God to avoid any kind of problems in their life.
Conclusion
Mahavir Jayanti is a very important festival for the Jain community as it celebrates the legacy of Mahavir it’s birth. His teachings on this day inspire us to live a life of truth and non-violence against Corona. Lord Mahavir tells us that we should always follow the path of truth. Jain community celebrates this festival with great enthusiasm. This is considered a very big festival for them. On 17 April 2024 to honour the life of Lord Mahavira and his contribution to the world. One is encouraged to reflect upon the knowledge given.Mahavir Jayanti teaches us to walk on the path of truth.
