Congress conveyed warm wishes to everyone on Lord Mahavir Jayanti, highlighting his teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice, and compassion as globally inspiring and guiding human welfare. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also shared similar sentiments on social media, emphasizing the timeless principles of Lord Mahavira. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised Lord Mahavira for advocating values like truth, non-violence, peace, love, and compassion, essential to India’s cultural heritage.
Mahavir Jayanti, a significant Jain festival, commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara, known for promoting principles like non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession. Celebrations include temple visits, meditation, and charitable activities. Lord Mahavira, born in 599 BCE in Kundalagram, Bihar, renounced his royal upbringing for a spiritual quest, eventually spreading his teachings after attaining absolute knowledge.
Devotees mark Mahavir Jayanti by visiting temples, praying, and engaging in processions, symbolically bathing Mahavira idols in a ritual called ‘Abhisheka.’ The occasion serves as a reminder of values such as peace, non-violence, and self-discipline, prompting individuals to introspect and embrace a more ethical and mindful lifestyle.
