Jains across the country are celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavir today, the 24th and last Thirthankar of Jainism. Jain temples are tastefully decorated with colorful flags and huge processions are being carried out in various parts of the country to celebrate the auspicious occassion. Our Correpondent reports that in the national capital, hundreds of people are participating in the traditional procession being carried out in the walled city.
An NGO of Jaipur Bhagwan Mahavir Vikalang Sahayta Samithi has come forward to equip Arunima Sinha, a victim of anti social elements in Uttar Pradesh with artifical limb, Jaipur foot. More from our Correspondent:
Mahavir Jayanti is being celebrated at the birth place of Lord Mahavir Kundalpur in Bihar in a big way. The Bihar Government has organize to mark the occasion.
