Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the commemorates?The birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism
2. What is the gregorian calendar occurrence?Typically falls within March or April
3. When is Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka celebrated?It is usually observed in March or April, during the spring season.
4. Why do people celebrate Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka?The festival reminds followers of Mahavira's teachings and encourages living with right faith, knowledge, and conduct.

Tirthankara: A spiritual teacher who has attained omniscience and guides others to liberation, establishing the Jain path.
Ahimsa: The fundamental Jain principle of non-violence and non-harming towards all living beings in thought, word, and deed.
Moksha: The ultimate goal in Jainism, representing liberation from the cycle of birth and death, achieving eternal bliss and omniscience.
Avasarpiṇī: The descending half of the cosmic time cycle in Jain cosmology, characterized by a decline in spiritual and moral qualities.