This page looks at Mahavira, who is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form. Mahavira is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form; although this is true only in the ...

As legend goes in the Mahavir Purana, Mahavir was born a Tirthankara for the good of the world and the attainment of Nirvana.

Some people believe Mahavira to be the founder of the Jain religion, but it is not so. Jainism is believed by Jains to be an everlasting truth that has no beginning or end. It was not founded by ...

The fascinating life of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism is a tale to remember. Each year Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated marking the birth of this revered figure of the Jain ...

PATNA: A fresh controversy over the birthplace of Lord Mahavira has cropped up following the Bihar government's participation in a mahotsava "to promote Kundalpur (Nalanda) as the Lord's birthplace".

IN most western style histories of religions, as well as in popular perception, Mahavira is generally regarded as being the founder of Jainism in much the same way as Jesus is regarded as the founder ...

Mahavir Jayanti, the auspicious occasion commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, is celebrated with great reverence and enthusiasm by millions of Jain followers ...

ahavira and Buddha lived at the same time, sparking much discussion and controversy among their disciples and historians about whether they ever encountered each other. What kind of interactions and ...

This page lists some Jain festivals and holy days, including the birthday of Mahavira and Paryushana, which started as a monastic day of reflection. This page lists some Jain festivals and holy days, ...

Sunil Khilnani explores the life and legacy of Mahavira Jain, whose followers believe that the way to liberation is to live a life of nonviolence and renunciation. Show more Professor Sunil Khilnani ...