Mahavir Jayanti

March 31, 2026 11:45 AM

Mahavir Jayanti: President, PM lead greetings, call for peace and compassion

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, calling upon citizens to continuously strive toward building a more sensitive, peaceful, and inclusive society. President Murmu further highlighted that Lord Mahavir's teachings inspired people to lead lives rooted in compassion. "On this sacred occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all citizens of the country, especially to all members of the Jain community. Lord ...

March 30, 2026 1:52 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on March 31, launch development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31, where he will inaugurate major cultural and industrial projects and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹20,000 crore across multiple sectors. The Prime Minister’s visit will begin in Gandhinagar at around 10 AM, where he will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Named after Samrat Samprati, a revered figure in Jain tradition, the museum showcases the rich...

April 10, 2025 9:49 AM

Bhagwan Mahavir’s ideals give strength to countless people, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, saying Bhagwan Mahavir's ideals give strength to countless people worldwide. Commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and final Tīrthankara of Jainism, PM Modi said his teachings have been beautifully preserved and popularised by the Jain community. In a post on his X handle, PM Modi said, "We all bow to Bhagwan Mahavir, who always emphasised on non-violence, truth and compassion....