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Mahavira
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Mahavira [ˌmɑːhəˈvɪərə]
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(Biographies / Mahavira, Vardhamana (599 bc-527 bc) M, Indian, MISC: ascetic, RELIGION: religious teacher, RELIGION: founder of Jainism) the title of Vardhamana 599-527 bc, Indian ascetic and religious teacher, regarded as the founder of Jainism


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Pawapuri, 38 km from Rajgir, where Lord Mahavira breathed his last.
Atop is a special glass chamber which gives multiple reflections of the three statues of Lord Mahavira installed there.
Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs who associate the festival with the laying of the foundation stone of the Golden Temple at Amritsar; the release of Guru Hargobind from prison and as the day Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.
 
 
 
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