Mahavir Jayanti
Mon, 19 April 2027
Warm wishes on Mahavir Jayanti — may the path of ahimsa, truth and compassion illuminate your life.
Significance
Jains celebrate the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi. His teachings centre on ahimsa (non-violence), satya, aparigraha (non-possessiveness) and self-discipline.
Traditional rituals
- Abhishek of Mahavir's idol
- Rath yatra processions
- Charity and community service
Do's
- Practise ahimsa in thought, word and deed. Scriptural tradition
- Donate to animal shelters, hospitals or food programmes. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Jain tradition avoids harming any living being and eating root vegetables or after sunset. Scriptural tradition
Ayurvedic connection
Mindful, simple eating and compassion — values shared by Jain practice and Ayurvedic Sadvritta (code of right conduct).
Mantraणमो अरिहंताणं
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.