Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India extended heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Lord Mahavira on April 4th, 2023, Tuesday, and highlighted that he gave the path to building a harmonious, prosperous, and peaceful society. Droupadi Murmu, president of India encouraged the people to follow Lord Mahavira’s path of compassion, non-violence, and truthfulness while extending warm wishes to the Jain community. 

“Today is a special day when we remember the honourable values of Lord Mahavir. He showed the path to building a prosperous, peaceful, and harmonious society. We hope to serve others and also bring positive differences towards the lives of the downtrodden and poor” PM Modi expressed in a tweet. The President, Droupadi Murmu also took to Twitter and said “I whole-heartedly congratulate all the countrymen and especially the Jain community. All countrymen should practice the path of non-violence and peace as well as take a pledge towards compassion for animals and protect nature.” 

Union Minister, Amit Shah also greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. The president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) JP Nadda also extended warm wishes saying that Lord Mahavir’s aesthetic sacrifice and his teachings will always inspire us to serve humanity by following the path of religion. The teachings of Lord Mahavir have strengthened the non-violence, harmony and most important spirit of peace in the society, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The name of Vardhaman was given to Mahavir in his childhood days to mark his birth anniversary which is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti. 

The occasion of Mahavir Jayanti is a momentous festival for the community of Jain, in India as well as across the globe. Other names for the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir Sage are Vardhamana and Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. Lord Mahavir was known as the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with rituals like praying at Jain temples, processions, singing hymns adoring Lord Mahvir, fasting to purify the soul and body, charity, cultural programs, and lectures by religious leaders and scholars.