Mahavir Jayanti 2025 Celebrations Begin as Trayodashi Tithi Commences

The Jain community prepares for April 10 observances with temple rituals, processions, and closures of banks and liquor shops across India.

Mahavir Jayanti, marking the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara, will be celebrated on April 10, 2025, as per the Hindu calendar.
The Trayodashi Tithi began at 10:55 PM on April 9 and will conclude at 1:00 AM on April 11, setting the timing for the festival's rituals.
Devotees observe the day with temple visits, pujas, Rath Yatra processions, and acts of charity, reflecting core Jain values like non-violence and truth.
Banks and liquor shops in multiple Indian states, including Maharashtra and Delhi, will remain closed on April 10 as it is both a public holiday and a dry day.
Mahavir Jayanti serves as a reminder of Lord Mahavir's teachings on self-discipline, compassion, and spiritual liberation, resonating beyond the Jain community.