jainism

April 5, 2012: Mahavir Jayanti celebrated in the country
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with religious fervour in several parts of the nation.
About Mahavir Jayanti:
Current Affairs Published on www.gktoday.in from January 1, 2012 to
September 10, 2012
In Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is the most important religious holiday. It
celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara. On the Gregorian calendar, the holiday occurs either in March or
April. He was born on the thirteenth day of the rising moon of Chaitra. The chronology accepted by all Jains places
Mahavir’s birth in 599 BCE
Tirthankar: