Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit extends greetings

Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shri Banwarilal Purohit has extended his greetings to the people of Punjab and Union Territory, Chandigarh on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir.

In a message, Shri Purohit said that Lord Mahavira’s message of peace and non-violence has enriched our cultural heritage. May his noble teachings continue to inspire us. Let us imbibe his teachings of right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. Let us promote peace by unwaveringly following the path of righteous action.

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“May this occasion bring happiness and prosperity to all”, said Purohit.

Notably, Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Jains. Celebrated annually, this festival marks the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Tirthankara (teacher of Jainism). The festival usually falls on the 13th day of the rising moon in the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra. In 2023, Mahavir Jayanti is expected to be celebrated on the 7th of April.

The festival of Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of the Jainism religion. It is believed that Lord Mahavira was born in the state of Bihar in 599 BC. He was the founder of the Jain religion and was the one who spread the philosophy of nonviolence, compassion, and self-control.

Mahavir Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on Tuesday April 4.

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