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Mahavir Jayanti Rituals

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Jainism always worships Mahavir as their exalted Human God and for them he was no lesser than a Deity or a one who is an ultimate divinity. Mahavira was the twenty-fourth (last) Tirthankara who accomplished excellence by immense penance and concentration in early days. There are four types of Jain Sects: Digambar Svetambaras Sthanakvasis   and Deravasis. Legends say that out of these four sects only  Deravasis  visit temples and worship statues and idols. They also follow some set of Rituals and Traditions during specific occasions and Festivals around...Although, the other Jain Sects do not believe in killing even an insect thereby avoid eating food after 5:00 P.M in the evening. They also ignore wearing Clothes and Fabrics. Jain Community ideally does not follow any set of rituals to commemorate the Fete of their Favourite Human God because their leader Guru- Mahavir was always in against of Idol- Worship. Rituals Associated with this Fest: Ritua...

What is Mahavir Jayanti?

Mahavir Jayanti   is popularly known as   Mahavir Janma   Kalyanak and is one of the renowned JAIN festivals commemorated in Jainism Community. Mahavir Jayanti would fall on Thursday, 29 March in 2018. This illustrious gaiety is the most important Jain festival and occurs in March or April Month. It is served as the major occasion among Indians and observed as the most important religious holiday in India. The birth of Saint Mahavira is solemnized in the various States of India with a great passion and gusto. This distinguished celebration takes place every year by folks in different parts of the country. It is a peaceful religion that cherishes simplicity. It is a major Festivity celebrated among Jain People in all over India and in other parts of the world too. Mahavira was well-known with the name- Vardhamana as well among his admirers. During this propitious Fest of Mahavir Jayanti, people from across the world visit Jain temples in India. They also visit various ...