Mahavir Jayanti observes the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism. The Jain community across India celebrates this day by observing peace and harmony and spreading the teachings of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
Updated On: 2024-04-21 02:52 PM IST
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Jain community members take part in a religious procession on the Mahavir Jayanti, in Patna, Sunday, April 20, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Devotees take part in the Shobha Yatra (religious procession) from Shripal Nagar Jain Temple on the occasion of the Mahavir Jayanti, in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
Devotees take part in a Shobha Yatra (religious procession) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, in Chennai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
A gathering during the inauguration of the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
Priests and devotees take part in a Shobha Yatra (religious procession) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, in Chennai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
Jain community members take part in a religious procession on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, in Prayagraj, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)
A Jain devotee performs 'abhishek' of Lord Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanti, in Patna, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)