Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the significance of Mahavir Jayanti?

  1. It celebrates the birth of Jainism

  2. It is the new year of the Jains

  3. It celebrates the enlightenment of Mahavir

  4. It celebrates the birth of Mahavir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. It is the most important religious festival for Jains. Jainism itself existed before Mahavir; he was its great reformer.

Keep practicing — related questions