Mahavir Jayanti marks a significant day for the Jain community across the world. The festival is important for Jains as it is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. He is believed to be the 24th and the last Tirthankara – saviour and spiritual teacher – in Jainism to the righteous path. As per Hindu calendar, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra but as per English calendar it varies between the months of March and April. This year, Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated on March 29.

Celebrate the auspicious festival by wishing your friends and family with WhatsApp messages, Facebook greetings, SMSes and GIF’s to celebrate Lord Mahavir’s birthday.

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: ‘Satya’, ‘Ahimsa’ Dharm Humara, ‘Navkar’ Humari Shaan Hain, ‘Mahavir’ Jaise Nayak Paaya, ‘Jain Humari Pehchaan Hain’ Jai Mahavir Jayanti

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: I always ask Lord Mahavir to give you what you deserve, not what you desire! It is because your desires may be few, but you deserve a lot! Happy Mahavir Jayanti

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: Arihant Ki Boli, Siddhon Ka Saar, Acharyon Ka Path, Sadhuon Ka Sath, Ahimsa Ka Prachar, Mubarak Ho Aapko Mahavir Jayanti Ka Tyohar

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: The best way to observe such auspicious occasion is to strive for peace and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood. Happy Mahavir Jayanti

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: Tu Karta Woh Hai Jo Tu Chahta Hain, Par Hota Woh Hai Jo Main Chahta Hoon. Tu Woh Kar Jo Main Chahta Hoon, Phir Woh Hoga Jo Tu Chahta Hain. Jai Mahavir Jayanti

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: May Lord Mahavir bless you abundantly, fill your life with the virtue of truth, non-violence and external compassion. Happy Mahavir Jayanti

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2018. (Photo Credits: File Image)

Message reads: Aapki Aatma Se Pare Koi Bhi Shatru Nahi Hain, Asli Shatru Aapke Bhitar Rehta Hain Woh Shatru Hain Krodh, Ghamand, Lalach, Aastik Aur Nafrat. Mahavir Jayanti Ki Shubhkamnayein

Here are GIF images to send your family and friends

Message reads: Let us walk on the path shown by Lord Mahavir. May his blessings illuminate your life on the divine occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

Message reads: Happy Mahavir Jayanti. May the teachings of Lord Mahavir Swami inspires you.

Lord Mahavir is believed to be a proponent of non-violence and who preached love and respect to all kinds of living beings. These values then translated into a religion that he found – Jainism. Lord Mahavir was born in the palace of Vaishali to King Siddhartha and Queen Trisala. He ruled the kingdom for over 30 years after which he decided to give up all the redundancies of life to seek enlightenment. Mahavir Jayanti is also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak.

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