In Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma
Kalyanak, is the most important religious holiday. It celebrates the birth of
Mahavira, the last Tirthankara. On the Gregorian calendar, the holiday occurs
either in March or April. Local statues of Mahavira are given a ceremonial bath
called the abhisheka. During the day, many Jams engage in some sort of
charitable act in the name of Mahavira while others travel to temples to
meditate and offer prayers.
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