- Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Kathmandu, March 31: The 2625th birth anniversary of Mahavir Jain, the founder of Jainism, is being marked today across the country. Mahavir Jain, born in Bhaishali of India, had practiced the highest form of restraint and non-violence.
The birth anniversary of Mahavir is marked by the Jain Community on the day of Chaitra Shukla Triyodashi every year with various programmes by followers of Jain religion from all over the world including in Nepal.
Mahavir formulated five paths of salvation- truth, non-violence, celibacy, infallibility and non-aggression and he himself also followed these principles. Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with enthusiasm every year in Nepal by Vedic, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh and other communities.
Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has extended best wishes of happiness, peace, prosperity and spiritual wellness to all the followers of the Jain community on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of the Jain religion, Mahavir.
The 2625th birth anniversary of Mahavir Jain, the founder of Jainism, is being marked today across the country. “The life philosophy of Mahavir is the priceless foundation of human civilization,” the Vice President added.
In his message on 2625th anniversary of 24th Tirthakar of the Jain religion, Vice-President Yadav stated that the life of Mahavir has offered messages of non-violence, truth, compassion and equality, adding that his life philosophy inspires society to move ahead on the path of morality and tolerance.
Mahavir propounded the principles of truth, non-violence, celibacy, infallibility and non-aggression, which inspire us to move towards building a socially and culturally beautiful country and society, the Vice President added.
“Mahavir Jayanti is not only a religious celebration but also a cultural celebration,” Vice President Yadav viewed.
