Mahavir Jayanti 2025 Preparations Finalize as Trayodashi Tithi Begins Tonight

India readies for the 2623rd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir on April 10 with closures of key institutions and vibrant community celebrations.

The Trayodashi Tithi, marking the auspicious timing for Mahavir Jayanti rituals, begins at 10:55 PM on April 9 and concludes at 1:00 AM on April 11.
April 10 is a public holiday across India, with banks, stock markets, schools, and government offices closed in observance of the festival.
Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the teachings of Lord Mahavir, emphasizing non-violence, truth, celibacy, non-stealing, and non-attachment as core principles of Jain philosophy.
Devotees will participate in temple visits, community prayers, charitable acts, and Rath Yatra processions, showcasing unity and devotion.
Major Jain temples across India, including those in Ranakpur, Mount Abu, and Shravanabelagola, are key pilgrimage sites for the celebrations.