Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extending his greetings to the Jain community said, “Let us all resolve to build a harmonious society by following the path of compassion, Jivdaya and non-violence as prophesied by Mahavir Swami.”
All about Mahavir Jayanti and its significance: Mahavir Jayanti marks the birthday of the 24th and last Tirthankara who is named Lord Mahavir. He played an important role in spreading Jainism and this year Mahavir Jayanti falls on April 14th.