Mahavir jayanti 2009

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Mahavir Jayanti marks the birthday of Mahavira, founder of the modern Jain religion and the last in the galaxy of 24 Teerthankaras (Jain Prophets).He was born on the 13th day of the rising moon of Chaitra, in either 599 BC or 615 BC.

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Lord Mahavir

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His full name is Vardhamana Mahavir. He was born of Sidhartha, the Raja of Kundalpura, and Queen Trishala, who was also known by the name Priyakarni. Prince Vardhamana became extremely penitent and resolved to give up everything worldly.