WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Vardhamana Mahavira was born in 599 BCE at Kundagrama near Vaishali. His mother was a Lichchavi princess named Trishala and Siddhartha, his father, was a ruler of the Nata, or Jnatri clan.

Detailed explanation-2: -MAHAVIR JAYANTI 2023: Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Jain community in India and around the world. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara (enlightened teacher) of Jainism. This year, it is being observed today on Tuesday, April 4.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jains around the world celebrate Mahavir Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of 24th Tirthankara and the founder of Jainism Lord Mahavira. Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Jain community.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Vardhamana Mahavira was a Kshatriya prince of the Lichchhavis, a group that was part of the Vajji Sangha. At the age of thirty, Mahavira left home and went to live in a forest. For twelve years he led a hard and lonely life, at the end of which he attained enlightenment.