It is a big celebration on Monday because one birthday of the great Indian god Mahavir (Vardhamana). He was born in the 13 days of the rising moon of Chaitra, in either 599 BC or 615 BC. Mahavir Jayanti celebrated the 8 day holy period Paryushan. During the period, pre-defined measurements are performed from a Holi Scripture - KALP sutra.
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On this festival Jain temples are decorated with colorful flags. In the morning the idol of Mahavir is given a ceremonial bath called the 'Abhishek'. All people meditate and offer prayers. Donations are collected to save cows from slaughter. Pilgrims from all parts of the country visit the ancient Jain temples in Girne and Palitana in Gujarat on this festival day.
The holiday occurs in early April on the Gregorian calendar. In Jainism most important religious holiday Mahavir Jayanti. It celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the last Tirthankara.
Mahavir left his mortal coils at the age of 71 on the Deepavali day. But the light is for peace as he continues to illuminate through the myriad of lights Festival of Lights.
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