Question

Who was the Mahavira

Answer 1

Mahavira,popularly known as Vardhamana was the founder of Jainism.We celebrate his birthday as "Mahavir Jayanti".

Answer 2

Mahavira is the founder of Jainism. He lived during the same time as the historical Buddha in the 6th century BCE. This era was characterized by a shift in Indian religion away from Vedic ritualism and worship of the gods, and the rise of the merchant class.