Mahavir Jayanti 2026: When is Mahavir Jayanti? check date, teachings and significance

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant day among Jain community people. This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and most revered Tirthankara. He is regarded as the teacher, who spread Jainism It is believed that he took birth on 13th day (Trayodashi tithi) of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. This will be 2624th birth anniversary of Mahavir Swami. This year, Mahavir Jayanti is going to be celebrated on March 31, 2026.

Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Date and Time

Trayodashi Tithi Begins - March 30, 2026 - 07:09 AM

Trayodashi Tithi Ends - March 31, 2026 - 06:55 AM

Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Significance

Mahavir Jayanti is the most significant day for Jain community people. They celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira with great devotion and joy. He was the 24th Tirthankara's, known to be a teacher, who propagates the dharma in Jainism. One of the most well-known Jain saints, Lord Mahavir, is honored on this day. It is believed that throughout the pregnancy of Lord Mahavira, she experienced several fortunate dreams. Digambara Jains think she saw 14 dreams during her pregnancy, while the Svetambara Jains say that she saw 16. Lord Mahavir is believed to be the last and 24th Tirthankara in the Jain religion. Children are told a number of stories about Saint Mahavir in commemoration of the great saint.

Mahavir Jayanti 2026: His important and fundamental teachings:

Lord Mahavir is the thical backbone of Jainism, who taught so many thing about life but here are the following main five fundamental ideas that Lord Mahavir believed and spread awareness about it.

Ahimsa (Non-violence): To cause no harm to any living being, in thought, word, or action.

Satya (Truth): To always speak the truth and avoid falsehoods.

Asteya (Non-stealing): To never take anything that is not willingly offered.

Brahmacharya (Chastity/Celibacy): To exercise control over senses and desires.

Aparigraha (Non-attachment): To detach oneself from material possessions and worldly desires.