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News India Live, Digital Desk: The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankar of Jainism, i.e. ‘Mahavir Jayanti’ (Mahavir Jayanti 2026) is going to be very special this year. Vardhaman Mahavir, who gave the message of truth, non-violence and non-possessor, was born about 2600 years ago in Kundgram (Vaishali) of Bihar. His principles pave the way for peace not only for the Jain community, but for the entire humanity. Festival of Mahavir Jayanti in the year 2026 31 March (Tuesday) Will be celebrated.
Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Auspicious time and date
According to the Panchang, Lord Mahavir was born on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Important dates of this year are as follows:
Trayodashi Tithi Start: 30 March 2026, from 07:09 am.
Trayodashi date ends: By 31 March 2026, 06:55 am.
Main Festivals: According to the birth date, the main celebration of Mahavir Jayanti 31 March 2026 Will be celebrated only.
On this day, consecration of Lord Mahavir (Palna Utsav), grand processions (Rath Yatra) and special prayer meetings will be organized in Jain temples across the country.
5 great principles of Lord Mahavir (Panchsheel Principles)
Mahavir Swami taught the world five Mahavratas, by adopting which any person can become free from mental disorders and attain salvation:
Non-violence: Do not cause harm to any living being through thought, word or deed. Mahavir ji had said, “Live and let live.”
Truth: Always speaking beneficial and sweet truth. Renunciation of lies is the core of religion.
Non-stealing: Do not accept someone else’s thing without his permission. Honesty is true wealth.
Chastity: Control your senses and give up desires. This is the path of self-discipline.
Aparigraha (Non-attachment): Not accumulating unnecessary items and money. Peace can be achieved only by limiting one’s needs.
Why is the message of Mahavir Jayanti special?
In today’s era, when the world is struggling with conflict and tension, Mahavir Swami’s principle of ‘Anekantavad’ (looking at the same truth from different perspectives) and ‘Syaadvaad’ teaches tolerance. There is a holiday in schools, colleges and government offices on Mahavir Jayanti. On this day, followers of Jain religion do charity to the poor and needy, which is called ‘Jeev Daya’.