Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Date And Significance; All You Need To Know About This Mystic Jain Tirthankar [Video]

Mahavir Jayanti, which honours the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is one of the most significant festivals for the Jain community. It is celebrated to promote peace, harmony, and the teachings of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. This religion emphasises global peace and harmony, ensuring that no or little harm is done to living species. Let us check out the significance and date of this festival this year. 

Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Date Of This Festival 

The Hindu Panchang Calendar is used for determining the date of Mahavir Jayanti. The event is held on the 13th day of the light half of Chaitra, which in the Gregorian calendar often occurs in late March or early April. This year, the festival of Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated on 21st April 2024, Sunday. This year, Mahavir Jayanti marks the 2622nd anniversary of Lord Mahavir’s birth and his teachings.

Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Significance Of This Day 

Mahavir Jayanti, also called Janma …