Shri Mahavir Swami
Born in Kundalpur (near Vaishali) to King Siddharth and Queen Trishala of the Ikshvaku dynasty, Mahavir’s birth was heralded by 16 auspicious dreams (in Shwetambar tradition), signaling the rise of a great spiritual leader.
He renounced worldly life at age 30 and undertook 12 years of intense penance, practicing absolute silence, non-violence, and detachment. He attained Keval Gnan under a Sala tree, becoming fully omniscient and establishing the Jain Sangh with clarity and compassion. His teachings emphasized the five great vows: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), and Aparigraha (non-possession). His symbol (laanchhan) is the Lion, representing courage and spiritual sovereignty.
He attained moksha at Pavapuri, and his Nirvana is celebrated as Diwali by Jains.
| Chyavan Day ( conception ) | Ashadh Sud 6 |
| Birth Place | Kshatriyakund |
| Vansh (caste) | Ikshvaku Vansh |
| Father's Name | King Siddharth |
| Mother's Name | Trishla Mata |
| Birth Day | Chaitra Sud 13 |
| Zodiac Sign (Rashi) | Kanya(Virgo) |
| Symbol (lanchan) | Sinh (Lion) |
| Colour (Varna) | Golden |
| Height | 7 Hands |
| Diksha Day | Magsar Vad 10 |
| Kevalgyan Day(omniscience) | Vaishakh Sud 10 |
| Number Of Gandhar | 11 |
| Name Of the Main Gandhar | Gautam Swami |
| Yaksh | Matang |
| Yakshini | Siddhaika |
| Sadhu | 14,000 |
| Sadhviji | 36,000 |
| Shravak | 1,59,000 |
| Shravika | 3,18,000 |
| Nirvan Day | Kartak Vad 15 |
| Nirvan Place | Apapa Nagari |