Mahavira - Wikipedia
WEBMahavira (Devanagari: महावीर, Mahāvīra), also known as Vardhamana (Devanagari: वर्धमान, Vardhamāna), was the 24th Tirthankara (Supreme Preacher) of Jainism. He was the spiritual successor of the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha. [12] Mahavira was born in the early 6th century BCE to a royal Jain family of ancient India.
Lord Mahavira Biography - Life History, Facts, Teachings & Death
WEBBorn as Vardhamana Mahavir, he later came to be known as Bhagvan Mahaveer. At the age of 30, Vardhamana left his home in pursuit of spiritual awakening, and for the next twelve-and-a-half years, he practiced severe meditation and penance, after which he became omniscient.
Mahavira | Jainism Founder & Spiritual Teacher | Britannica
WEBMahavira (born c. 599 bce traditional dating, Kshatriyakundagrama, India—died 527 traditional dating, Pavapuri) was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras (“Ford-makers,” i.e., saviours who promulgated Jainism), and the reformer of the Jain monastic community.
24. Lord Mahavir Life Story (with illustration) - Encyclopedia of …
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · Lord Mahavir Life Story (with illustration) Presented by-Shri Chandnamati Mataji. About two thousand six hundred years ago, King Siddhartha of Nath Dynasty ruled at Kundalpur of Bihar state in India. The name of his wife was Trishala (Priyakarini). Both of them lived at 7 storeyed Nandyavarta Palace of Kundalpur.
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - Wikipedia
WEBMahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira , the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī .
Lord Mahavir and His Teachings - JAINA-JainLink
WEBMahavir made religion simple and natural, free from elaborate ritual complexities. His teachings reflected the internal beauty and harmony of the soul. Mahavir taught the idea of supremacy of human life and stressed the importance of the positive attitude of life.
Mahavira Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Mahavira was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha, the primary figure in Buddhism on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. Mahavira was born into a royal family of Kshatriyas in present day Bihar, India. As the son of a king he had a privileged childhood and was raised in the lap of luxury.
Thirthankar Mahavir And Dharmatirth - Encyclopedia of Jainism
WEBLord Mahavira is the 24th Thirthankar of Jain Religion. He is a glowing light of knowledge in the lineage of Jainism. Lord Mahavir was born on the thirteenth day of rising moon of Chaitra month (”Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi”), in 599 …
Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Know date, history, and significance of this …
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Mahavir Jayanti 2024: One of the most significant festivals of Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti, this will be celebrated on April 21, 2024. Here's all you need to know, from date to history, and more.
29. Lord Mahavir - Encyclopedia of Jainism
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Bhagwan Mahavir was 72 years old, His height was of 7 hands with a golden littering body. His symbol is Lion and so His idol is recognized by this symbol. He is commonly known by the following five names-Veer, …