Mahavir Jayanti 2026

· महावीर जयंती

मराठी · MR

Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.

शुभ तिथी

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

📅 Tuesday🥛 व्रत ठेवले जाते⏰ प्रदोष / पूजा मुहूर्त लागू

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महत्त्व आणि इतिहास

Mahavir Jayanti 2026 celebrates the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara (great teacher) of Jainism, born in 599 BCE in Vaishali (modern-day Bihar). Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), and Aparigraha (non-attachment) form the foundation of Jain philosophy. He attained Kaivalya (omniscience) after 12 years of rigorous penance and asceticism.

पूजा विधी आणि अनुष्ठाने

Abhishek of Mahavira's idol with milk, saffron water, and sandalwood
Grand procession (Rath Yatra) of Mahavira's idol through streets
Recitation of Mahavira's teachings and Jain scriptures
Charitable donations and feeding the poor
Meditation and observance of non-violence

शुभ पूजा साहित्य

Items associated with the puja or highly beneficial to keep at home during Mahavir Jayanti:

✨ Sandalwood paste✨ Saffron✨ Rice grains✨ White flowers✨ Incense

वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न

When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2026?+

Mahavir Jayanti 2026 falls on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 (Tuesday).

What is the significance of Mahavir Jayanti?+

What are the core rituals for Mahavir Jayanti?+

Core rituals include: Abhishek of Mahavira's idol with milk, saffron water, and sandalwood, Grand procession (Rath Yatra) of Mahavira's idol through streets, Recitation of Mahavira's teachings and Jain scriptures, Charitable donations and feeding the poor, Meditation and observance of non-violence.

What is Mahavir Jayanti called in मराठी?+

Mahavir Jayanti is called Mahavir Jayanti in मराठी. In Hindi it is known as महावीर जयंती.