Mahavir Jayanti 2026 Date: March 30 or 31? Check correct date, tithi, significance and rituals

Mahavir Jayanti, celebrating Lord Mahavira's birth, will be observed on March 31, 2026. This important Jain festival emphasizes his five core teachings: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, chastity, and non-attachment. Devotees engage in charity, fasting, and meditation to honor the spiritual leader.