Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, is a significant festival in Jainism that commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara. In 2025, this auspicious occasion falls on Thursday, April 10.

Lord Mahavir was born in the 6th century BCE in Kundagrama, present-day Bihar, India. He is revered for his profound teachings on non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), non-stealing (asteya), celibacy (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha). His philosophies laid the foundation for Jainism and continue to inspire millions worldwide.

Mahavir Jayanti is observed annually on the 13th day of the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to varying dates in March or April of the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 10:55 PM on April 9 and ends at 1:00 AM on April 11, making April 10 the day of celebration.

Devotees celebrate Mahavir Jayanti with various rituals and activities: BANKBAZAAR

• Temple Visits: Jain temples are adorned with

decorations, and special prayers are conducted. 

• Processions: Idols of Lord Mahavir are taken

out in grand processions, accompanied by singing and chanting.

• Charitable Acts: Followers engage in

charitable activities, reflecting Lord Mahavir's emphasis on compassion.

• Lectures and Discourses: Scholars and

monks deliver talks on Lord Mahavir's teachings, encouraging devotees to incorporate these principles into their lives.

In Uttar Pradesh and several other states, Mahavir Jayanti is recognized as a public holiday. Consequently, government offices, schools, and banks remain closed on this day. The Reserve Bank of ' has listed April 10,

Gujarat, Maharashtra,Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Telangana. MINT

Dry Day Observance

Mahavir Jayanti is also observed as a dry day across India, meaning the sale of alcohol is prohibited in most regions to honor the sanctity of the occasion