Mahavir Jayanti

Sunday, April 21

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Mahavir Jayanti is the birth anniversary of philosopher Mahavir, who was the 24th and final Jain pandit. Born a prince named Vardhamana, he renounced everything for the path of enlightenment, earning the name Mahavir, meaning great hero. Mahavir believed in and preached ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity) and aparigraha (non-attachment). Many will visit his temples, read scriptures, and ask for his blessings during this holiday.

More Information: https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-holidays-guide

Add to Calendar 2024/04/21 09:00:00 2024/04/21 10:00:00 America/New_York Mahavir Jayanti Mahavir Jayanti is the birth anniversary of philosopher Mahavir, who was the 24th and final Jain pandit. Born a prince named Vardhamana, he renounced everything for the path of enlightenment, earning the name Mahavir, meaning great hero. Mahavir believed in and preached ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity) and aparigraha (non-attachment). Many will visit his temples, read scriptures, and ask for his blessings during this holiday.

More Information: https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-holidays-guide true MM/DD/YYYY 1440 OPAQUE asutKmUHWzSOFmfURmey237309

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