Mahavir Jayanti: Birth of an enlightened soul
Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals for the Jain community. The festival symbolises their faith and commitment to the high ideals of Lord Mahavira who preached non-violence and non-attachment. This is the story behind the famous festival.

Birth of Mahavira from Kalpa Sutra (c. 1375–1400 CE) Source: Wikimedia Commons

Jal Mandir in Pawapuri, Bihar. The city where Mahavir attained nirvana. Source: Wikimedia Commons
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