Mahavir Jayanti is the most significant day that is observed by Jains across the country. This day marks the birth anniversary of 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. This is the day when people offer prayers to Lord Mahavir by following various religious and spiritual activities. This festival is celebrated on Trayodashi tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra.
When is Mahavir Jayanti 2026?
Lord Mahavira was born on Trayodashi Tithi (13th day of rising moon) of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra Mahavir Jayanti is going to be celebrated on March 31, 2026. According to the Gregorian calendar, this day is observed in March and April.
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 : Date and Time
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – March 30, 2026 – 07:09 AMTrayodashi Tithi Ends – March 31, 2026 – 06:55 AM
Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Significance
Mahavir Jayanti holds a great religious significance among Jains. Lord Mahavir was born as Vardhaman, which means the one who grows in prosperous. He was born to king Sidhhartha and queen Trishala in Kundagram (Bhar, India in 599 BC). At an early age, he shown compassion, knowledge, and a distaste in worldly pleasures despite coming from a regal family. He left his royal family just to achieve Kevala Jnana after 12 years of intense penance and meditation, the supreme knowledge and he later he became a spiritual leader. This profound realization led him to develop the core principles of Jainism: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).
Mahavir Jayanti 2026: His Teachings
- Ahimsa (Non-violence): To cause no harm to any living being, in thought, word, or action.
- Satya (Truth): To always speak the truth and avoid falsehoods.
- Asteya (Non-stealing): To never take anything that is not willingly offered.
- Brahmacharya (Chastity/Celibacy): To exercise control over senses and desires.
- Aparigraha (Non-attachment): To detach oneself from material possessions and worldly desires.
These are the above mentioned teachings given by Lord Mahavira that people should learn.
