People Celebrate Mahavir Jayanti With Fervour

MUMBAI, INDIA - MARCH 29: Thane Jain Community celebrate Mahavir Jayanti as they took out procession on Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th and last Jain Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir is being celebrated across the thane Organised by Jain Temple Thane, on March 29, 2018 in Mumbai, India. Mahavir Jayanti, a significant day for the Jain community across the world, is being celebrated today this year. As per the Hindu calendar, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th day of the month Chaitra. As per the English calendar, it varies between the months of March or April. (Photo by Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)