Mahavir Jayanthi
April
Vaishali, Bihar
Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the founding father of Jainism is celebrated religiously across Jains in India. On this pious day, processions dot the streets of Vaishali, the birthplace of Vardhaman Mahavir and splendid chariots carry idols of the 24th and last Tirthankara (God) of the Jains.