During the time between 800 and 200 BCE the Sramana movement formed, from which originated Jainism and Buddhism. In the same period the first Upanishads were written. After 500 BCE, the so-called “Second urbanisation” started, with new urban settlements arising at the Ganges plain, especially the Central Ganges plain. The Central Ganges Plain, where Magadha…
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.
Mahavir Jayanti 2022: Know history and interesting facts about the Jain festival - Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism.
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