Mahavir Jayanti is a Jain festival celebrating the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara and a central teacher of Jainism. Devotees mark the day with prayers, processions, readings of Mahavira’s teachings, and acts of charity, reflecting his emphasis on nonviolence (ahimsa), truth, and compassion. The festival honors Mahavira’s life and the ethical principles that guide Jain practice.