Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated in the month of ______.

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The correct answer is April.

Key Points

Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birthday of the spiritual leader of Jainism, Lord Mahavir.
It is celebrated in the month of April.
Lord Mahavir is said to be born on the 13th day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar in 599 BC.
His birthplace is Kundalagrama, Bihar.
He is also considered the founder of Jainism and was the 24th and last Tirthankar of the faith.

Additional Information Mahavira

Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was Jainism's 24th Tirthankara.
He was the spiritual heir of Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara.
He was a prince, the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala, both of whom belonged to the Lichchhavis' Kshatriya (warrior) caste.
Mahavira attained Kevala Gyan after 12 and a half years of intensive meditation and severe austerities (omniscience).
He preached for 30 years and was saved in the 6th century BCE, however, the year varies per sect. Mahavira was an older contemporary of Gautama Buddha, who advocated Jainism in ancient India.