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Mahavir Jayanti

महावीर जयन्ती

जयंती

Mahavir Jayanti — म्हत्व

Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Jains observe the day with temple visits, fasting, and recitation of sacred texts.

Mahavir Jayanti — म्हत्व

According to Jain tradition, Mahavira was born in Kundagrama (Bihar) to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. He renounced the world at 30 and attained kevala jnana (omniscience) after 12 years of austerity. He preached ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha.

Mahavir Jayanti — पुजा विधी

  1. Visit Jain temples and offer flowers, fruits, and rice to the idol of Mahavira.
  2. Recite the Kalpa Sutra (which narrates his birth and life); participate in processions.
  3. Observe fasting or a simple diet; avoid root vegetables and after-sunset meals.
  4. Donate to the needy and practise ahimsa; refrain from harming any living being.

Mahavir Jayanti — मंत्र

ॐ नमो अरिहंतानं

oṃ namo arihantānaṃ

Salutations to the Arihants

Mahavir Jayanti — पारंपारीक जेवण

  • Sattvic vegetarian
  • No root vegetables
  • Fasting for some

Mahavir Jayanti — हेर नांवां

Gujarat(મહાવીર જયંતી)

Temple visit, processions

Rajasthan(महावीर जयन्ती)

Same observance

Mahavir Jayanti — करचें / करनासचें

करचें

  • Observe ahimsa
  • Visit temple
  • Recite Kalpa Sutra
  • Donate

करनासचें

  • Do not eat root vegetables
  • Avoid harming any being
  • Do not disrespect the Tirthankara

Mahavir Jayanti — FAQ

Mahavir Jayanti म्हणल्यार कितें?
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
Mahavir Jayanti पुजा विधी कितें?
Visit Jain temples and offer flowers, fruits, and rice to the idol of Mahavira.; Recite the Kalpa Sutra (which narrates his birth and life); participate in processions.; Observe fasting or a simple diet; avoid root vegetables and after-sunset meals.; Donate to the needy and practise ahimsa; refrain from harming any living being.
Mahavir Jayanti दिसा कितें खावचें?
Sattvic vegetarian, No root vegetables, Fasting for some
Mahavir Jayanti दिसा कितें करचें?
Observe ahimsa; Visit temple; Recite Kalpa Sutra
Mahavir Jayanti दिसा कितें करनासचें?
Do not eat root vegetables; Avoid harming any being; Do not disrespect the Tirthankara
Mahavir Jayanti दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
Mahavir Jayanti Mahaviraक समर्पित.

अदीक Mahavir Jayanti

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Mahavira
Category
Jayanti
Also Known As
Mahavira Janma Kalyanak
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